Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0322: DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily amends District laws to clarify DC Water's billing and disconnection procedures for customers. It requires DC Water to provide multilingual services (adding it to the Language Access Act), caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly after 60 days, and mandates monthly reports to the Council and tenant advocates on disconnection notices, actual disconnections, and service restorations. It also updates notice rules to require 30-day written warnings in English, Spanish, or other languages spoken by occupants before disconnection. The bill directly affects DC Water customers (residents and property owners) and requires DC Water to submit detailed monthly data on service disruptions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps late fees and mandates disconnection notices to protect tenants from utility disruptions, strengthening tenant rights through billing safeguards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

PR 26-0287: Elmore-Friendship Court Designation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution designates the public alley system within square 1084 in Washington, D.C., as "Elmore-Friendship Court." It directly affects property owners with lots fronting this alley, enabling them to secure District agency approvals for redeveloping carriage houses into residential units before permanent legislation completes congressional review. The resolution declares an emergency to allow immediate adoption after a single reading, bypassing the usual 30-day congressional review period for the underlying designation bill (Bill 26-220). This is a procedural name change resolution, not a substantive policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables redevelopment of carriage houses into residential units, facilitating housing development and increasing housing options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

PR 26-0284: Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 and related laws. It revises the DCHA board structure, updates the public housing resident bill of rights, adjusts board stipends under the Merit Personnel Act, and updates terminology in the Confirmation Act. These changes ensure DCHA can prepare for a permanent board structure before the summer recess, following delays in finalizing the RENTAL Act of 2025.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingUpdates public housing resident bill of rights, strengthening tenant protections per resolution summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

B 26-0333: Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill restructures the governing board of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) by adding two resident-elected seats to its nine-member board, directly affecting public housing residents through greater representation. It requires the Mayor to appoint seven board members with specific expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable development) every three years, while updating reporting requirements from monthly to quarterly. The bill also revises definitions (like "dwelling unit") and updates terminology to align with current housing authority structure. These changes aim to enhance resident input and governance clarity under the DCHA Act of 1999.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds two resident-elected seats to DCHA board, directly enhancing tenant representation and voice in public housing governance, aligning with tenant protection and empowerment indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

B 26-0334: Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

The Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 temporarily changes how the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is governed. It requires two seats on DCHA’s 9-member board to be filled by elected public housing residents (with first elections in 2025 and 2026), while the Mayor appoints seven members with specific housing expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable housing development), rotating these requirements every three years. The bill also sets a 9-year total service limit for board members and updates the public housing resident bill of rights. These changes directly affect DCHA residents (through voting representation) and DCHA’s governance structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires resident-elected seats on DCHA board, strengthening tenant voice in housing governance per bill's governance changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 12, 2025

B 26-0271: District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily restructures the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) by replacing its Board of Commissioners with a new 9-member "Stabilization and Reform Board" for 2025. The board requires specific expertise (e.g., affordable housing finance, federal regulations, resident experience) and mandates actions to reform DCHA operations, directly affecting DCHA’s 50,000+ public housing residents and its management. Key mechanisms include defining the board’s composition, requiring resident and voucher holder representation, and specifying that the Mayor appoints members with Council approval. The bill is temporary, sunsetting after 2025, and focuses on governance changes to revitalize DCHA without altering existing housing laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestructures DCHA with board requiring affordable housing finance expertise to reform operations, directly protecting 50,000+ public housing residents and strengthening management of affordable housing programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 12, 2025

B 26-0040: 1333 M Street, SE Tax Abatement Amendment Act of 2025

This bill provides a 15-year tax abatement for the 1333 M Street, SE development project (River’s Edge) in Ward 6, starting in 2029. It reduces real property taxes on the site by covering amounts exceeding $150,000 annually, but only if the developer sets aside 12% of residential units for households earning ≤60% of median income and completes specific neighborhood improvements. These include a greenway on Water Street, reconstructed bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and 52 public bicycle spaces. The tax relief directly benefits the developer (FRF Land Owner LLC) and aims to support affordable housing and public infrastructure in the Anacostia River neighborhood.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement tied to affordable housing and public improvements, advancing community development through fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires greenway, bike trails, and pedestrian infrastructure as mandatory conditions for tax abatement, promoting sustainable transportation and green space development.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 12% affordable units (≤60% AMI) for tax abatement, directly advancing affordable housing requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and public bicycle spaces as part of neighborhood improvements, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 22, 2025

B 26-0263: Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is a budget proposal addressing a $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by federal job losses (40,000 jobs) over four years. It directly affects DC residents by reallocating funds to key priorities: $30 million for police hiring and crime technology, $2.8 billion for schools, and $160 million for affordable housing. Key mechanisms include reducing the Universal Paid Leave tax from 0.75% to 0.72%, funding tech industry incentives ($2.2 million for DC Tech Ecosystem Fund), and pausing certain building regulations to spur economic growth. The proposal aims to "rightsizing" spending to match revenue growth while maintaining core services like public safety and education. It is part of the Mayor’s FY 2026 budget submission, not a finalized law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces Universal Paid Leave tax (0.75%→0.72%) and allocates $2.8B to schools, $30M for police, $160M for housing - directly funding public services and providing tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police hiring and crime technology, directly funding law enforcement within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.8 billion directly to schools from budget reallocation, explicitly increasing education funding as a key priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports Housing$160M explicitly allocated to affordable housing directly funds housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces Universal Paid Leave tax rate (0.75% → 0.72%), supporting worker benefits under labor/employment policy75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $2.2M to DC Tech Ecosystem Fund for tech industry incentives, directly advancing technology development and innovation in the district.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 8, 2025

B 26-0321: DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends District laws to clarify water billing and disconnection procedures for DC Water customers. It requires DC Water to submit monthly reports to the Council, Attorney General, and Tenant Advocate detailing disconnection notices, actual disconnections, service restorations, payment plans, and receiverhips. It caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly compounded after 60 days. It also mandates 30-day advance notice in English, Spanish, or other relevant languages to building occupants before disconnection, with specific information about delinquent charges. These changes directly affect residential and commercial property owners and tenants who receive water service from DC Water.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps late payment penalties and mandates 30-day notice to prevent sudden disconnections, protecting tenants from utility-related housing instability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 25, 2025

PR 26-0279: DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution clarifies that DC Water has authority to charge late fees for unpaid water bills (similar to sewer fees) and requires it to submit monthly reports on disconnection actions to the Council, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Tenant Advocate. It directly affects DC Water, ratepayers (especially tenants in multifamily buildings), and vulnerable populations who risk disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills. Key provisions include confirming DC Water's legal authority to impose water late fees with the same limits as sewer fees, and mandating transparency about disconnection notices to enable better assistance for affected residents. The resolution responds to current issues, including 331 properties notified of disconnections as of May 2025, where tenants were unaware of building-level arrears.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires DC Water to report disconnection actions to Tenant Advocate, providing oversight to protect tenants in multifamily buildings from disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing