This ceremonial resolution designates November 2025 as Family Caregivers Month in the District of Columbia. It honors the approximately 109,000 residents who provide unpaid or paid care to loved ones with aging, illness, or disability, recognizing their contributions valued at over $1 billion annually. The resolution specifically acknowledges caregivers' role in supporting District residents, particularly as the senior population grows, and directs the Council to formally recognize this month through a symbolic designation. It has no legal effect beyond the recognition itself.
CER 26-0107, the DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Recognition Resolution of 2025, is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the historical significance of the DACOR Bacon House in Washington, D.C., on its 200th anniversary (constructed in 1825). It commemorates the house’s legacy as a site of historical events, including hosting U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and the Russian ambassador, as well as its role as the headquarters for the DACOR organization since 1986. The resolution has no binding provisions or policy changes; it serves solely to honor the building’s contributions to American history and diplomacy. This is a symbolic recognition without direct impact on residents, legislation, or funding.
This resolution authorizes The Field School, Inc. (a private nonprofit school in Ward 3) to issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds. The funds will finance specific campus projects: building a 15,000-square-foot Innovation Center, renovating the Wonder Building and athletic fields, and improving parking at 2301 Foxhall Road NW. Crucially, the District of Columbia will not be liable for repayment - the bonds are non-recourse, meaning the school, not public funds, must repay them. This resolution directly affects The Field School’s ability to finance its campus improvements without using District tax revenue or credit.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $22 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance renovations, building improvements, and refinancing of existing debt for Richard Wright Public Charter School at 475 School St., SW. The bonds will be used directly by the school (the "Borrower") for facility upgrades, construction, and related costs, with the District having no financial liability or obligation to repay them. The resolution confirms the bonds are "without recourse to the District" and do not constitute a general obligation or pledge of the District's taxing power, as required by the Home Rule Act. The school, a 501(c)(3) charter school, will receive the bond proceeds as a loan from the District.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Rachel Pierre as Director of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services. It directly affects the Mayor's nominee and the Council's confirmation process for this executive position. The resolution formally approves her appointment under the Confirmation Act of 1978, requiring the Council to transmit the resolution to the nominee and Mayor upon adoption. This is a procedural step to finalize the appointment, not a policy change.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $15 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to refinance costs for the Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School. The funds will specifically cover the school’s facility at 885 Barnaby Street SE in Ward 8, including refinancing prior debt used for acquiring and renovating its 37,700-square-foot building, construction costs, and related expenses. The bonds are structured so the District bears no financial liability - proceeds will be loaned directly to the school, and the District won’t use its taxing power or credit. This resolution is procedural, approving the bond issuance under the Home Rule Act without creating new public obligations.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Douglas A. Warshof for reappointment as a public member of the District of Columbia's Public Employee Relations Board. It does not create new policy but formally approves his continued service for a term ending December 12, 2027. The confirmation affects the Board's composition and directly involves Warshof, a labor law expert with extensive experience at the Congressional Research Service and National Labor Relations Board. This is a routine procedural confirmation, not a substantive legislative change.
This bill amends D.C. school attendance laws to streamline truancy responses. It reduces the required unexcused absence threshold for school notifications from 10 to 5 full days, requiring schools to alert the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) after the 5th unexcused absence. For students with 10 unexcused absences, schools must notify the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), which will send warning letters to students and caregivers about potential prosecution for 15+ absences. The bill also transfers educational neglect referrals from Child and Family Services to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for support services and mandates a unified referral system by March 2028. These changes directly affect public schools, students (ages 5+), parents/guardians, and D.C. agencies handling truancy.
B 26-0179, the Paper Alleys Planning Amendment Act of 2025, requires the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) to create a detailed improvement plan for all unpaved or partially paved alleys ("paper alleys") by March 15, 2026. The plan must include a public map of all such alleys, methods for inspecting and costing repairs, community engagement processes with adjacent residents and neighborhood commissions, and cost estimates for full repairs versus community-supported improvements. It prioritizes low-income neighborhoods and high-usage alleys for initial work. This bill directly affects DDOT, residents living near alleys, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions by mandating community-informed planning before any alley improvements.
This resolution approves a five-year, $806 million contract with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. to provide health insurance coverage for District of Columbia employees, their dependents, and retirees under the D.C. Employees Health Benefits Program. The contract, requested by Mayor Bowser under emergency procedures, replaces the current health benefits provider without requiring a competitive bidding process. It directly affects all District government employees and retirees who receive health benefits through the program. The resolution requires immediate Council approval to take effect.
This emergency resolution (PR 26-0369) approves a $595.8 million, five-year contract with UnitedHealthcare to provide fully insured health benefits to District of Columbia employees, their dependents, and retirees. The contract replaces the current health benefits provider under the D.C. Employees Health Benefits Program. It requires immediate Council approval to take effect without standard legislative review periods. The resolution bypasses normal procedural timelines due to the "emergency" designation, as stated in the mayor's request.
This resolution confirms Erin C. Golding's appointment to the Child Support Guideline Commission to fill a vacant seat previously held by Lanet Scott. The appointment covers the remainder of an unexpired term ending August 11, 2026. The resolution does not create new policy but formally approves the Mayor's nomination for the Commission, which advises on child support guidelines under D.C. law. This is a procedural confirmation, not a substantive legislative change.
