This resolution declares a health emergency to allow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Washington, D.C. to administer recommended vaccines (for respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19) without a prescription during the 2025-2026 respiratory season. It directly affects pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and residents (including minors under 18) by removing a current legal barrier tied to federal policy changes. The key mechanism amends two existing laws - the Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 and the Consent for Vaccinations of Minors Amendment Act of 2022 - to align with prior seasons when pharmacists could independently provide these immunizations. The resolution takes effect immediately to prevent pharmacy closures of vaccine services during the upcoming respiratory disease surge.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0077) formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Fazl Mosque in Washington, D.C., acknowledging it as the nation's first permanent mosque and longest-serving in the capital. It celebrates the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's contributions to peace, interfaith dialogue, community service, and its role as a multiracial model for American Islam since 1950. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically honors the mosque's historical significance and ongoing community impact.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring Mustafa Tariq, a Washington, D.C.-based historian, Emmy-winning producer, and founder of Decades Free Nostalgia. It recognizes his 2025 Emmy Award win for producing *Decades: Antonio “Yo” Jones* and his work preserving D.C.'s cultural history through media, podcasts, and community storytelling. The resolution has no policy impact or binding provisions - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Council's commendation of his contributions to D.C. arts and cultural preservation.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0083) formally honors Alma Woodsey Thomas, an influential African American artist and educator, by recognizing her groundbreaking career and legacy. It commemorates her life and contributions to the District of Columbia on the 134th anniversary of her birth, specifically acknowledging her as the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1972. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute with no direct impact on residents, programs, or funding.
This emergency resolution declares an immediate need to approve salary parity for non-union, uniformed police officials at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), aligning their pay scales with unionized counterparts. It authorizes retroactive pay for current non-union officials: from October 8, 2023, through October 5, 2024 (FY2024), and from October 6, 2024, through October 4, 2025 (FY2025), with future pay effective October 5, 2025. The resolution specifically applies to current employees, excluding former officials, and requires administrative actions by the Department of Human Resources and Office of the Chief Financial Officer to implement the changes.
This resolution declares an emergency to extend the Department of Corrections (DOC) as the District agency responsible for providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to eligible young adults (ages 18+ with prior disability identification) in DOC custody. It specifically authorizes DOC to continue its contract with Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools for special education services through the 2025-2026 school year, following a temporary arrangement that expired after 2022-2023. The resolution avoids disruption in mandated special education services for incarcerated youth while permanent legislation (Bills 25-309 and 25-461) remains under review. This is a procedural extension, not a policy change, to maintain existing service delivery during legislative deliberation.
This bill approves emergency modifications to a contract for food and nutrition management services at United Medical Center (a District of Columbia hospital). It authorizes payment of $1,144,733 for services already provided, covering three contract adjustments: extending the service period due to a delayed facility opening ($53,618), addressing inflation-driven food cost increases ($93,466), and combining retroactive payments. The approval is urgent because the hospital must dissolve by September 30, 2025, and the vendor cannot be paid without Council action. The bill directly affects United Medical Center and Morrison Management Specialists, Inc., the contracted vendor.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0081) honors Judge Rohulamin "Rohul" Quander, a DC native, Howard University alumnus, and former Senior Administrative Law Judge, for his lifelong contributions to public service, African American historical preservation, and education. It specifically recognizes his founding of the Quander Historical and Educational Society, his scholarship on the Quander family (one of the oldest African American lineages in the U.S.), and his work with The League of Enslaved Mount Vernon Descendants. The resolution formally expresses the Council of the District of Columbia's appreciation for his legacy and condolences to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, as it is purely commemorative.
This is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) to prevent a legal gap. It declares an emergency to ensure continuity between two related laws: the temporary "Residential Tranquility Emergency Amendment Act of 2025" (expiring October 19, 2025) and the permanent "Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025" (projected to take effect November 8, 2025). The resolution authorizes immediate adoption of the emergency measure without full legislative review to avoid a lapse in the existing protections regarding demonstrations and projectiles in residential zones. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill approves a $3.66 million contract with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center (HSC) to provide inpatient care for medically fragile youth in the District of Columbia’s Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) program. It consolidates prior letter contracts (DCRL-2024-C-0051, DCRL-2025-C-0022, and DCRL-2025-C-0040) into a single definitive agreement covering services from August 2024 through August 2025. The resolution is classified as an emergency to comply with District law requiring Council approval for contracts exceeding $1 million, ensuring HSC can be paid for services already provided. The measure directly affects CFSA youth requiring specialized pediatric care, enabling continued access to hospital services without interruption.
This ceremonial resolution honors Warren Graves, a longtime District of Columbia public servant who served under multiple mayors and contributed to education, policy, and community leadership. It symbolically recognizes his legacy through a formal council resolution, with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0074) formally recognizes the Howard University Bison Softball Team for winning the 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Regular Season and Tournament championships - the first time in program history to achieve both titles in a single season. It honors the team's athletic accomplishments, including their record-breaking 19-1 conference record and 392 hits, as well as their academic excellence (14 players named to the MEAC All-Academic Team with 3.0+ GPAs). The resolution, adopted by the DC Council, commends the players, coaches, and staff for embodying "athletic and academic excellence" and bringing "honor and pride to Howard University and the District of Columbia." As a symbolic gesture with no binding effect, it serves solely to celebrate the team's achievements.
