Provider Appreciation Day Ceremonial Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution designates Friday, May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in the District of Columbia to honor childcare workers. The measure directly affects childcare providers by officially recognizing their essential role in supporting children's development and helping families maintain employment. It does not create new laws, funding, or operational requirements but serves as a formal declaration of appreciation for the childcare system. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Signed May 5, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduction
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Enrollment
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was enrolled and finalized, removing the signature lines from the introduction and adding the official enrolled header and bill number. The substantive text of the resolution, including the declaration of Provider Appreciation Day for May 8, 2026, and the effective date, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill's purpose and provisions are identical to the previous version.
TECHNICAL
Removed the blank signature lines and names from the introduction and added the official 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' header, bill number, and date to indicate the bill has been passed and finalized.
Changed the effective date clause from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'.
Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0155 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert White
DDemocratic
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