Rodent Education and Management Yields ("REMY") Results Amendment Act of 2026

The Rodent Education and Management Yields Results Amendment Act of 2026 aims to reduce rodent populations in Washington, D.C., by addressing food sources and limiting the misuse of poisons. The bill creates a pilot program that offers grants to Business Improvement Districts and Main Streets to help commercial businesses purchase and install rodent-proof dumpsters in areas with high infestation rates. Additionally, it requires that anyone selling or using anticoagulant rodenticides must be trained and certified as a pesticide applicator to protect children, pets, and wildlife from accidental poisoning. Finally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Health conduct public education campaigns to teach residents about effective prevention methods and the health risks associated with improper rodent control.