B 26-0640 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification Nos. M0005, M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. CW119504 with CORE DC, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

This bill authorizes emergency modifications to an existing contract with CORE DC, LLC to provide short-term family housing services for homeless families in Washington, DC. The legislation approves three contract modifications that increase the funding limit for the first option year of the agreement to $1,731,513.72, allowing the provider to operate an overflow shelter when primary facilities reach capacity. The bill also authorizes payment for goods and services already received and those to be received under these modifications. This emergency measure is intended to prevent service gaps and minimize displacement of vulnerable families when existing shelter spaces are full.
Sub-Topics: Homelessness
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled, final version ready for signature. The primary substantive change is the removal of a detailed contract summary that previously explained the specific funding amounts for different contract options and the justification for those increases. The final text now only authorizes a single total payment amount without the supporting breakdown.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's subject matter remains the same, but the level of detail regarding the contract's financial structure was reduced.
TECHNICAL

Removed a detailed contract summary section that listed specific dollar amounts for base and option periods, as well as the rationale for funding increases.

Removed specific contract details such as the term dates, compensation methods, and source selection process.

Changed the document status from a draft letter and bill introduction to an 'Enrolled Original' version, indicating it has passed all legislative steps.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 31, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services
legislature
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
B26-0640 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman