New Bill in Congress Could Repeal DC’s Motorcycle Helmet Law

New bill in Congress could repeal DC’s motorcycle helmet law

Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that could hit the brakes on Washington, D.C.’s motorcycle helmet requirement, sparking a new tug-of-war between Congressional power and D.C. Home Rule.

How a GOP effort to repeal DC’s motorcycle helmet mandate could affect highway safety nationwide

The proposed “Ride in Freedom Act" to repeal Washington, D.C.'s motorcycle helmet law is raising concerns from safety officials nationwide.

Republican Reps File Bill To Overturn DC's Helmet Law

The Washington Post reports: Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would prohibit Washington from requiring motorcyclists to wear a helmet, raising concerns among road safety experts and marking what some say is another attempt by federal lawmakers to interfere in D.C. affairs. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisconsin) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) introduced bills in the House and Senate Thursday that would overturn D.C.’s law …

Republican lawmakers are trying to repeal D.C.’s motorcycle helmet mandate

‘Weakening that will result in people dying,’ one researcher said.

Two US Lawmakers Want to Revoke Motorcycle Helmet Laws For People They Don't Represent

Two US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the District of Columbia's mandatory motorcycle helmet law. They do not represent the constituents of Washington D.C., though.

A Harley-Riding Congressman Is Trying To Kill D.C.'s Helmet Rule

New congressional legislation could overturn D.C.’s universal motorcycle helmet requirement