The Housing with Integrity Amendment Act of 2025 targets landlords of properties with 10 or more rental units that repeatedly fail to address serious health and safety violations. It prevents the issuance of new basic business licenses to landlords owning properties where 30% or more units have unresolved Class 1 (e.g., lack of heat, electrical hazards) or Class 2 (e.g., defective plumbing) violations for 90+ days. The bill also establishes a new Tier 1 inspection category requiring twice-yearly checks for properties meeting these violation thresholds. This shifts enforcement responsibility from tenants to landlords, aiming to hold negligent owners accountable for maintaining habitable housing.
The HOMES Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026 is a comprehensive housing package designed to address affordability and supply issues in the District of Columbia by modernizing financing, preserving existing units, and creating new pathways to homeownership. Key provisions include updating tax increment financing to support multiple housing areas, establishing a program to convert vacant and blighted properties into affordable housing, and launching a lease-purchase pilot to help residents transition into ownership. The bill also introduces tax credits for first-time homebuyers, streamlines zoning for small-scale infill development, provides gap financing for stalled construction projects, and creates an advisory council to improve the efficiency of the permitting process. These measures collectively aim to increase housing production, stabilize neighborhoods, and reduce barriers for residents seeking stable housing.
The Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026 prohibits companies in the District of Columbia from using personal data to charge different prices for the same goods or services. It achieves this by legally defining 'surveillance-based price discrimination' as setting prices based on information gathered through electronic surveillance, such as device tracking or biometric monitoring, and classifying this practice as an unfair trade activity. This law directly affects digital marketplaces and other businesses that currently use consumer data to manipulate pricing, ensuring that quoted prices reflect market value rather than individual customer profiles.
This bill amends the District of Columbia's Open Meetings Act to clarify when gatherings of public officials count as official meetings and to allow certain confidential discussions without violating transparency rules. It defines a meeting as any gathering where a quorum considers public business, while excluding casual social events and press conferences, and adds specific exemptions for briefings on terrorist threats or public health dangers where disclosure could endanger the public. The legislation also permits meetings between the Council and the Mayor if no official action is taken, requires public bodies to make reasonable efforts to allow public viewing or hearing of meetings even if live streaming isn't possible, and extends the deadline for financial reporting by several boards and commissions. These changes aim to balance the need for transparency with practical considerations for security briefings and technological limitations in meeting access.
This resolution confirms Ted Trabue, Jr.'s reappointment to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia for a term ending June 30, 2030. It is a procedural bill requiring the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve his appointment to this regulatory body. The Public Service Commission oversees utility regulation, including rates, safety, and climate-related energy policies affecting District residents and businesses. The resolution does not change policy but finalizes a nomination submitted by the Mayor.
This resolution confirms Emile Thompson's reappointment as a member and Chairperson of the District of Columbia's Public Service Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030. It directly affects the Commission by formalizing Thompson's leadership role in overseeing utility regulation, including ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable services from local utility companies. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures under District law, requiring Council approval for the appointment. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change, and does not alter the Commission's existing responsibilities.
This bill confirms Janet Wright, a resident of Ward 8, as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs to fill a vacant seat. The resolution grants her an unexpired term ending in July 2026 and a subsequent term lasting until July 2029. By adopting this measure, the Council of the District of Columbia formally approves the Mayor's nomination and completes the appointment process for the nominee.
This bill confirms Clarence Miles as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs to fill a vacant seat. The resolution officially appoints him for the remainder of an unexpired term ending in July 2027, replacing Lauren Vaughan. This procedural measure follows the mayor's nomination and validates Miles' appointment based on his background in community outreach and youth programs. Once adopted by the Council, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the mayor to finalize the appointment process.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Ms. Gloria Dunbar as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution fills the vacant seat previously held by Dorjan Short and grants Dunbar an unexpired term ending on July 8, 2027. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Dwayne Falwell as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The measure fills a vacant seat previously held by Rashida Taylor and grants Falwell, a community leader with experience in violence prevention and business management, a term ending in July 2028. By adopting this resolution, the Council formally completes the appointment process initiated by Mayor Muriel Bowser under existing confirmation laws. The document does not alter the commission's powers or duties but serves to validate the nominee's selection for the remaining portion of the unexpired term.
This bill updates D.C. labor laws to explicitly include domestic workers and home care workers under minimum wage and overtime protections. It defines home care workers as individuals providing personal care, supervision, health services, or companionship to seniors and people with disabilities in private homes. The legislation ensures these workers retain local wage standards even if federal protections are reduced, aiming to help the District maintain a stable workforce for its aging population.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Randall Henderson as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation fills a vacant seat previously held by Dr. Niambi Carter and grants Henderson an unexpired term ending in July 2026, with a subsequent term extending to July 2029. By confirming Henderson's appointment, the Council formalizes his role on the commission, which advises the mayor on issues affecting African-American residents in the district.
