District
District of Columbia Legislation

2025–2026 Session
Lease extensions for two properties
Mayor would gain authority to extend two district-owned leases; Dupont Underground could run to 2042 and Anacostia Boathouse to 2047.
Referred to Committee on Human Services
Upcoming · Public Hearing
Alley named Matthews Court
Council would designate a public alley as Matthews Court in Square 1063 by bill.
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Upcoming · Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole
Residency Rule Eased for Task Force Appointees
Bill would remove residency requirement for Community Schools Task Force appointees for up to 90 days after mayoral approval or Council override.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0436, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Extend outreach grants for substance use services
The bill would extend 90-day outreach grants for substance-use services in Wards 1, 2, 5, and 6, reissuing FY2026 grants if funds are available.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0437, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Council approves parking contract modifications, payments
Council would authorize up to $18.7 million for three modifications to Tag-B Parking contract under an emergency act.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0438, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Emergency contract changes approve payment cap
DC Council approves emergency contract modifications with USA Guided Tours DC, LLC, authorizing up to $7,722,000 in payments and lasting up to 90 days.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0439, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Council backs emergency contract changes
Two contract modifications with Miles Away Charter, LLC would be approved, with payments capped at $1,465,200. The emergency act lasts up to 90 days after it takes effect.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0440, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Emergency contract changes authorize payments
Council would modify a contract with See Forever Foundation and authorize up to $3,968,957.85 under a 90-day emergency act.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0441, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Council approves modifications, authorizes payments
Council approves modifications to Ramjay Inc. contract and authorizes up to $4,802,490 in payments, effective after mayoral approval or veto override, with a 90-day payment window.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0442, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Emergency payment approved for mental health services
Lawmakers would authorize a payment up to $1,774,850.84 to Crawford Consulting and Mental Health Service, Inc. under a modified contract for community-based services, with emergency approval lasting 90 days.
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0443, Expires on Jan 18, 2027
Breakfast service models in schools bill
Lawmakers would let District schools use grab-and-go, in-classroom, or mixed breakfast models for 225 days, after a 30-day congressional review and publication.
Final Reading, CC
Deadline set for homeless-services contracts
DC bill would require OCP to decide entitlement within 60 days of a homeless-services request and notify completeness within 7 business days; Rental Housing Act dates shift to Oct 2026.
Final Reading, CC
Council designates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Council resolution designates October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the District.
Retained by the Council
Council recognizes Snedden family for service
The Council would recognize John and Kim Snedden for community work; the resolution takes effect on the first date it is published in the DC Register.
Retained by the Council
Kramers' 50th Anniversary Recognized
Resolution would recognize Kramers' 50th anniversary and its role as a community bookstore and venue.
Retained by the Council
Bagels Etc. 40th Anniversary Recognition
Council would recognize Bagels Etc.'s 40th anniversary in a ceremonial resolution.
Retained by the Council
End Addiction Stigma Month Recognized
Resolution would recognize October 2026 as End Addiction Stigma Month; takes effect upon DC Register publication.
Retained by the Council
Council reappoints Citizen Review Panel member
The Council would reappoint Elizabeth C. Mohler to the Citizen Review Panel and designate her as vice chair through April 11, 2029.
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0808
Emergency snow-plow contract fast-tracked
Council declares emergency to authorize payment for Capitol Paving snow removal contract; contract estimated at $5 million through November 2026.
Final Reading, CC
Council blocks housing loan
Council resolution would disapprove a $3.66M Livingston Place loan for affordable seniors housing, with immediate effect and transmission to the Mayor.
Retained by the Council
Mayor Transition Emergency Declaration
The resolution would declare emergency status to pursue a separate transition amendment after one reading regarding the mayor-elect transition.
Final Reading
Emergency bill shields education in custody
A resolution would declare an emergency to assign special education duties to the Department of Corrections for youths in custody. The emergency declaration took effect immediately.
Retained by the Council
Emergency resolution shields prearrest task force deadline
The Council adopts an emergency resolution to enable a separate emergency amendment changing the Prearrest Diversion Task Force's initial deadline to July 2026, effective immediately.
Retained by the Council
Resolution would curb late-ticket penalties
Council resolution would declare an emergency and seek a separate amendment to reduce parking and traffic fines. The measure was withdrawn.
Retained by the Council