This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0070) declares August 15, 2025, as "Saint Romero Day" in the District of Columbia. It honors Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero, a Salvadoran archbishop recognized for his advocacy for human rights and justice during El Salvador's civil war. The resolution specifically acknowledges his enduring impact on Washington, D.C.'s Salvadoran Latino community, which has deep historical ties to his legacy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes the D.C. Defenders football team as the 2025 UFL Champions following their championship victory. The resolution commends the team's players, coaches, and organization for their performance and representation of Washington, D.C., citing specific achievements like their 58-34 championship win and individual records set during the season. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0072) formally honors Dr. David W. Schwartzman, a Howard University professor and longtime advocate for climate justice, D.C. Statehood, and economic equity. It recognizes his contributions to affordable housing, childcare access, the DC Earned Income Tax Credit, and environmental policy through his work as a scientist, educator, and activist. The resolution memorializes his legacy without creating new laws or affecting residents' rights. It is a non-binding tribute to his decades of service to the District of Columbia community.
This bill increases the maximum weight limit for personal delivery devices (like drones or robots) used for deliveries in the District of Columbia from an unspecified prior limit to 250 pounds (excluding the item being delivered). It directly affects companies and services using such devices within DC, allowing them to transport heavier packages. The amendment modifies the 2018 Personal Delivery Device Act to establish this new weight cap through Section 4(b)(6). The change is implemented as an emergency measure, effective for up to 90 days.
This bill temporarily amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act to allow the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to waive the five-year waiting period for pardon applicants, but only when the applicant has already received a waiver from the Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon Attorney. The Board would have discretion to grant or deny the waiver even if it receives notice of a DOJ waiver, and could not grant a waiver to applicants on probation, parole, or supervised release. The bill requires the Board to provide written notice of its waiver decision and would defer an applicant's case until a waiver decision is made. The amendment is temporary, expiring 225 days after taking effect.
This bill approves three contract modifications (M0008, M0009, M0010) to an existing agreement with Verizon Wireless for the District of Columbia's enterprise wireless services. It authorizes payment of up to $9.68 million for voice, texting, and data services - including priority public safety cellular access - under the contract's fourth option year. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on approving the payment for services already provided and to be provided under the modified contract, not on creating new policy. It requires emergency Council approval and expires after 90 days, as permitted under District procurement rules.
This bill exempts specific heritage trees from removal requirements under the Urban Forest Preservation Act. It applies only to Heritage Trees located in Lots 865-869 within Square 5056 of the Parkside mixed-use development project, as those lots had prior zoning approval before July 2016. The amendment modifies the Urban Forest Preservation Act to explicitly exclude these trees from standard heritage tree protection rules. The exemption is temporary, lasting only 90 days as an emergency measure, and does not affect other heritage trees or development projects.
This emergency bill modifies the Urban Forest Preservation Act to allow removal of Heritage Trees adjacent to the Long Bridge Project (managed by Virginia Passenger Rail Authority) under specific conditions. The Mayor must issue permits if no design alternative avoids the tree, in-place protection is impossible, relocation costs exceed $1 million or causes public burden, and the project pays $1,200 per inch of tree circumference. It directly affects the Long Bridge Project developers and Heritage Tree owners by creating a streamlined removal process for trees on or near the project site. The bill is temporary, taking effect immediately but lasting only 90 days as an emergency measure.
This emergency bill approves two contract modifications (M10 and M11) to an existing agreement with Verizon Communications for managing the District of Columbia government's telecommunications services. It authorizes payment of $2,950,642.44 for services to be provided from August 30, 2025, through April 28, 2026, extending the contract for one additional year. The modifications cover ongoing voice, telecommunications, and private line services, maintaining the current scope without policy changes. This is a routine contract approval to ensure uninterrupted service continuity for District government operations.
This bill amends District laws to clarify water billing and disconnection procedures for DC Water customers. It requires DC Water to submit monthly reports to the Council, Attorney General, and Tenant Advocate detailing disconnection notices, actual disconnections, service restorations, payment plans, and receiverhips. It caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly compounded after 60 days. It also mandates 30-day advance notice in English, Spanish, or other relevant languages to building occupants before disconnection, with specific information about delinquent charges. These changes directly affect residential and commercial property owners and tenants who receive water service from DC Water.
This emergency bill streamlines Washington D.C.'s abbreviated probate process for estates where the decedent died on or after March 21, 2025. It clarifies that "abbreviated probate" (a simplified process for small estates) allows the Register of Wills to appoint estate administrators without full court oversight, and permits will validation based on witness recitals or verified statements instead of requiring formal execution proof. The bill removes outdated references to "will admission" in affidavit transfers and ensures the 2024 Strengthening Probate Act applies only to estates meeting the new date threshold. It directly affects individuals handling probate matters for smaller estates in D.C.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0066) declares September 2025 as "Kinship Care Month" in Washington, D.C. It recognizes kinship caregivers - such as grandparents, relatives, or family friends - who raise children when biological parents cannot, directly affecting over 22,000 children and their caregivers in the District. The resolution cites that one in five Black children and one in 11 children overall experience kinship care, highlighting caregivers' challenges despite their vital role. It has no new funding or policy changes; it solely serves to publicly honor these families and raise awareness of their contributions.
