Re-Referred to Committee on Human Services
The Job Growth Incentive Amendment Act of 2025 provides a tax credit to businesses that create at least 25 new jobs for District residents with wages at or above the average DC yearly wage between 2027 and 2032. The credit equals up to 100% of the business's FICA taxes for those employees and can be claimed for up to ten years if the jobs are retained beyond the first year. This updates the 2010 program, which required 10 jobs, a 120% wage threshold, and a 50% credit rate.
CER 26-0131 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Minnie Elliott on her 88th birthday for her decades of community service in Ward 5, D.C., including her leadership in the Brookland Manor Residents Association and efforts to support seniors, prevent displacement, and preserve affordable housing. The Council of the District of Columbia passes this symbolic resolution to celebrate her milestone, with no legal effect or policy changes.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0128), not a law with enforceable provisions. It symbolically declares February 2026 as "Children’s Dental Health Month" in the District of Columbia. The resolution recognizes the importance of children’s oral health, highlights efforts by pediatric dentists and providers, and commends those working to promote prevention and access to care. It does not create new programs or alter existing policies - it serves as a formal acknowledgment of ongoing community health work.
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.
