This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0132) honors Pierpont Mobley, a civil rights and equal employment leader who passed away in January 2026, for his lifetime contributions. It recognizes his work as the first Black person in the White House Personnel Office, his role in drafting the first White House affirmative action plan, and his service across federal agencies and the District of Columbia community. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating his legacy through formal acknowledgment by the DC Council. It does not affect any laws, funding, or individuals beyond this commemorative gesture.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0129) formally recognizes the University of the District of Columbia's (UDC) 175th anniversary in 2026. It acknowledges UDC's history as the District's only public university and the nation's second-oldest HBCU, tracing its origins to 1851. The resolution has no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it solely celebrates UDC's founding, academic programs, and community impact through symbolic recognition by the Council. It directly affects UDC's community (students, faculty, staff) and the District of Columbia.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0130) symbolically recognizes Margaret Johnson's 99th birthday and her lifelong contributions to Ward 5, Washington, D.C. It honors her community service, family life, and decades of involvement in local organizations like St. Anthony of Padua Church and the Brookland community. The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Zachary Parker, has no policy or legal effect - it simply expresses the Council's celebration of her milestone and dedication to Ward 5. It is a purely symbolic gesture with no concrete policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws.
This bill corrects a technical error in the Fraudulent Vehicle Tag and Parking Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-325) by removing incorrect references to two sections (113 and 114(b)) in the law's funding provision. It ensures only Section 201(c)(2) of the 2024 law applies to parking enforcement funding, aligning the law with its intended implementation. The correction affects how the District of Columbia's parking enforcement modernization program is funded under the existing law. As an emergency amendment, the bill takes effect immediately and remains in force for up to 90 days.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0123) declares February 2, 2026, as "D.C. Groundhog Day" to honor Potomac Phil, the District's fictional groundhog weather and political prognosticator. It directly affects DC residents and visitors participating in the annual Groundhog Day event at Dupont Circle. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply symbolically recognizes Potomac Phil's tradition of making seasonal forecasts on February 2, 2026, as part of a cultural celebration. The declaration takes effect immediately upon publication in the DC Register.
This ceremonial resolution designates July 21, 2026 (Terry Lamont Bennett's birth anniversary) as "Terry Bennett Day" in the District of Columbia to honor his life and service. It recognizes Bennett, a Ballou High School valedictorian, Bucknell University graduate, and Metropolitan Police Department officer who served in the First District and coached football at Ballou High School for nine years. The resolution symbolically celebrates his community leadership, youth mentorship, and dedication to Southeast D.C., without creating new legal requirements or affecting any policies.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0126) formally honors Donna Lorraine Wright-Miller, a longtime Washington, D.C. social worker and community advocate, for her career service with the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency and MBI Health Services, LLC, as well as her dedication to neighborhood initiatives and holistic care. The resolution recognizes her life, legacy of compassion, and contributions to D.C. communities, including her role in naming a street after her father. It has no policy impact or financial provisions - it simply commemorates her life through a formal Council resolution. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring Mathew McCollough, a longtime District of Columbia disability advocate and government official. It recognizes his career work, including serving as Director of the Office of Disability Rights (ODR), leading the DC Developmental Disabilities Council, and advancing ADA compliance and accessibility initiatives like the Olmstead Plans. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely commemorates his life and service to the District and people with disabilities. It was introduced by Councilmembers Charles Allen, Janeese Lewis George, and Brianne K. Nadeau.
This bill approves three contract modifications (M0007, M0008, and M0009) to an existing agreement with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC for inmate commissary services in the District of Columbia's Department of Corrections. It authorizes an increased payment amount of up to $2 million for option year two of the contract, reflecting a $600,000 increase due to a population increase in correctional facilities. The modifications cover the provision of food, personal care items, clothing, and other goods to incarcerated individuals. As a procedural contract approval, this bill does not create new policy but ensures funding for existing commissary services.
This bill amends the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 and the Insurance Trade and Economic Development Amendment Act of 2000 to prevent private disability insurers from reducing short-term disability benefits based on District of Columbia paid leave benefits. It directly affects DC residents who receive short-term disability insurance through private policies, ensuring they cannot have their disability benefits reduced if they also qualify for DC's paid leave program. The key provision prohibits insurers from offsetting or reducing benefits "regardless of the jurisdiction" where the insurance policy was issued, making this rule enforceable under DC insurance law. This clarifies existing protections and prevents insurers from avoiding DC's benefit standards by citing out-of-jurisdiction policies. The bill is an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0127) formally honors Nettie Pearl Drayton Hailes, a civil rights activist, community leader, and longtime resident of Washington, D.C., who passed away in January 2026. It recognizes her lifetime work as a marcher in the 1963 March on Washington, leader in the NAACP and National Council of Negro Women, advocate for seniors, and supporter of racial justice and women's empowerment. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely commemorative, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created. It serves as a symbolic tribute to her legacy, citing her roles as a church leader, mentor, realtor, and advocate for affordable senior housing.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Patrick Williams as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board for a term ending July 21, 2028. The resolution cites the relevant legal authority (Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978) and includes Williams' professional background as an architect. It does not create new policy or affect residents or businesses beyond the confirmation process itself.
