District of Columbia Legislation

Council would remove an 800-foot corridor on 601 Mississippi Avenue, S.E. and add a Valley Avenue segment to the highway plan bill to move ahead with Hart Middle School renovations.

Lawmakers introduce a bill raising the commercial bingo tax to 25%.

A DC Council bill would symbolically rename the 700-800 block of Euclid Street NW in Ward 1 as Dolores Tucker Way.

Lawmakers would designate a public alley in Square 1030 as 'Electric Way,' a symbolic honor tied to the area's streetcar history.

Lawmakers would pass a bill to create a Department of Buildings program for pre-approved housing plans to speed permits for small residential projects.

Bill would let qualified third-party reviewers certify construction documents; DOB could skip full plan review for eligible projects if no issues are found.

Resolution honors former Ward 3 councilmember Jim Nathanson for public service and teaching. It recognizes his work with organizations serving older adults.

Resolution recognizes Philip A. Lepanto for civic service and local contributions.

Resolution recognizes the High Heel Race as an LGBTQ+ tradition; organized by the Office of LGBTQ Affairs since 2018.

The Council adopts a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Washington Home Center for services to older adults and caregivers, with no funding or new duties required.

Council formally recognizes Model Cities Senior Wellness Center in a resolution for serving District seniors, and honors staff and volunteers.

Council would honor VIDA Senior Services for meals, health and mental health support, and classes for older residents.

Council passes a ceremonial resolution recognizing Table Tennis Day on October 10, 2026, and invites residents and agencies to participate.

The Council declares an emergency to permit a separate amendment to data-sharing rules for homeless services and health programs; the measure takes effect immediately.

Resolution would let the Council consider a separate breakfast service amendment for 15 DCPS elementary schools in 2026-2027, with classroom, grab-and-go, or mixed options.

Council approves an emergency declaration to keep porchfest permits flowing while a separate amendment is considered after one reading, with a temporary expiry tied to Oct. 17, 2026.

District would renew a six-year WMATA grant totaling up to $1.071 billion (FY2027–FY2032). Funding is up to $178.5 million per year and subject to annual appropriations.

Resolution would declare an emergency to fast-track a $300 million WMATA stadium-area project, with DDOT entering a multiyear agreement for 2026–2030.

Council declares emergency to enable a separate emergency amendment act after a single reading, preventing a gap between current emergency expiry and the start of a temporary law.

District lawmakers approve an emergency resolution to clarify who counts as a private vehicle-for-hire operator and bolster the Department of For-Hire Vehicles' enforcement; it takes effect immediately.

Council resolution declares an emergency to preserve the Mayor's authority to issue Language Access Act rules. A separate emergency amendment act would be considered after a single reading.

Emergency declaration would push faster processing of homeless services contract adjustments by the Office of Contracting and Procurement. It aims to set a 60-day processing timeline for the adjustments.