This bill significantly alters the regulations governing vehicular pursuits by law enforcement officers within the District of Columbia. It specifically amends the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, removing prior restrictions on when officers could engage in such pursuits. The legislation aims to establish new, clearer standards for these high-speed operations. Under the new standards, a law enforcement officer may initiate a vehicular pursuit of a fleeing suspect unless the officer or a supervising official reasonably believes that the pursuit would pose an unacceptable risk of harm to individuals other than the suspect, prove futile , or if the suspect could be apprehended more effectively through alternative means. This change broadens the discretion of officers to engage in chases. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Attorney General conduct an evaluation within three years of enactment. This evaluation must assess the costs and benefits of the Metropolitan Police Department adopting technologies like PursuitAlert , which are designed to inform the public about ongoing police pursuits in their immediate vicinity. A report detailing these findings must then be submitted to relevant Congressional committees.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379-4386: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5143.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5143, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 275). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4379)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379-4386: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5143.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5143, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 275). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4379)
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMotor vehicles
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5143| House
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill significantly alters the regulations governing vehicular pursuits by law enforcement officers within the District of Columbia. It specifically amends the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, removing prior restrictions on when officers could engage in such pursuits. The legislation aims to establish new, clearer standards for these high-speed operations. Under the new standards, a law enforcement officer may initiate a vehicular pursuit of a fleeing suspect unless the officer or a supervising official reasonably believes that the pursuit would pose an unacceptable risk of harm to individuals other than the suspect, prove futile , or if the suspect could be apprehended more effectively through alternative means. This change broadens the discretion of officers to engage in chases. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Attorney General conduct an evaluation within three years of enactment. This evaluation must assess the costs and benefits of the Metropolitan Police Department adopting technologies like PursuitAlert , which are designed to inform the public about ongoing police pursuits in their immediate vicinity. A report detailing these findings must then be submitted to relevant Congressional committees.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379-4386: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5143.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5143, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 275). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4379)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379-4386: 1)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4379)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5143.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5143, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 275). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4379)
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMotor vehicles