PR 25-0979 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Council to pass new laws immediately without waiting for the usual review period, which is normally required when bills are sent to the U.S. Congress. The primary goal is to extend the authority of the existing Stabilization and Reform Board, which currently manages the District of Columbia Housing Authority, so it can continue its work beyond its scheduled two-year term. By bypassing standard legislative delays, the bill ensures that the board can keep overseeing the housing authority's operations and implementing its reform plans without interruption.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 30, 2024 Signed Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 30, 2024
Introduced
PR25-0979 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Robert White
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large