The Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact Act of 2025 allows District of Columbia social workers to practice across state lines - including via telehealth - without obtaining separate licenses in each state, by joining a national compact. It directly affects licensed social workers, clients who move or travel (like military families, students, and federal employees), and DC’s social work workforce. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses among participating states, preservation of DC’s existing alternative licensure pathway for graduate students, and maintaining DC’s authority to regulate practice and take adverse action against licensees. The bill reduces administrative barriers while ensuring social workers comply with client location laws and preserving local regulatory standards.
This bill prohibits construction contracts from including clauses that prevent contractors or subcontractors from stopping work when they haven't been paid for completed work. It requires contractors to provide written notice of payment delinquency (15 days), wait 15 days, and then give 10 days' notice of intent to stop work before halting work. Owners must pay for completed, undisputed work on time and explain withheld payments for deficient items within 14 days (or pay the full amount if they fail to comply). Additionally, owners must notify contractors of invoice errors within 7 business days, detailing specific deficiencies.
This bill creates a program offering zero-interest forgivable loans to cover tuition and living expenses for District residents pursuing apprenticeships or credentials in high-growth industries like technology, healthcare, construction, and early childhood education. It directly affects D.C. high school graduates and other residents facing financial barriers to training, providing support for tuition, childcare, on-the-job training, and living costs. Participants must live and work in the District after completing their program to qualify for loan forgiveness. The program is funded by a permanent Pathways to Prosperity Fund established under the bill.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Shannarese Sims as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board for a term ending July 20, 2028. The resolution directly affects the Board's membership composition by extending Ms. Sims' term. It has no policy changes or new mechanisms - it solely approves her continued service based on her existing qualifications in victim services and trauma-informed counseling.
This bill requires property owners to provide tenants with a written disclosure notice before making a buyout offer, explaining tenant rights and agreement terms in the tenant's primary language. It mandates that buyout offers be at least equal to relocation assistance payments under current law (Section 703(b) of the Rental Housing Act of 1985) and the same for comparable tenants, with a maximum payment set by the Rental Housing Commission based on household size and unit rent. Buyout agreements must be in writing, include a clear statement about the tenant's right to decline, and be filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days. These provisions aim to prevent exploitation by standardizing negotiations and ensuring transparency in tenant buyout transactions.
This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from using its resources - like vehicles or personnel - to assist federal immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or in emergency situations. It designates locations like schools, hospitals, daycares, shelters, and recreation centers as "Safe Community Places," banning joint immigration enforcement operations there unless a warrant exists or an emergency occurs. The District must also train employees to implement these restrictions consistently across agencies. The law aims to prevent local police from facilitating federal immigration actions at sensitive community sites, ensuring District resources align with local safety priorities.
This bill modifies the District of Columbia's Freedom of Information Act to require government agencies to disclose documents they were legally required to submit by a specific deadline if that deadline passes without submission. It prevents agencies from using "deliberative process privilege" (a common reason to withhold documents) to avoid sharing such overdue materials in response to public records requests. Agencies may request a 30-day deadline extension with justification, but if the Council doesn't act within that period, the extension is automatically denied. The bill directly affects District government agencies responsible for submitting reports, studies, or records by mandated dates.
This bill expands the D.C. State Board of Education's authority over education policy implementation. It allows the Board to formally request specific policy actions from DC government entities (like the Office of the State Superintendent) via a letter signed by five board members, with a 90-day response window. If entities fail to comply, the Board can require action through a two-thirds majority resolution, mandating policy submission within six months. The bill also gives the Board power to demand education-related data from agencies within 15 business days, and requires government entities to give "great weight" to the Board's recommendations in their decision-making, including written justifications for any deviations.
This bill removes a $250 million debt cap on bonds the District of Columbia can issue for energy efficiency projects under the 2010 Energy Efficiency Financing Act. It directly affects the District government, allowing it to borrow more funds for qualifying energy efficiency improvements without the previous limit. The key provision amends Section 202(a) of the existing law by deleting the $250 million restriction. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, effective for 90 days after approval. It does not change the purpose of the financing program but expands the District's borrowing capacity for these projects.
This bill delays the effective date of financial reporting requirements for certain District of Columbia boards and commissions. It amends an existing law to specify that these requirements will not apply before April 3, 2026 (instead of the original effective date). The change directly affects boards and commissions subject to Section 5710 of Title 3 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. The amendment is structured as an emergency measure, effective upon Council approval with a 90-day expiration.
This bill approves two contract modifications (M0014 and M0015) for a housing program with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation. It authorizes up to $1,066,327.04 in payments for services already provided and to be provided under the "Permanent Supportive Housing III" program during option period three (July 2025-June 2026). The program provides case management, utility assistance, and financial aid to chronically homeless individuals and families to help them secure stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. The bill directly affects residents served by this program and the community development corporation managing it.
This bill approves two contract modifications (M0013 and M0014) for DC Doors, Inc. to continue providing case management services under the District's Permanent Supportive Housing III (PSH3) program. It authorizes payment up to $1,043,954.56 for services already delivered and to be delivered in the contract's third option year, supporting chronically homeless individuals with housing stability and access to supportive services. The bill directly affects DC Doors, Inc. (the service provider) and participants in the PSH3 program who receive housing assistance and case management.
