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 absent

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

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 25, 2025

PR 26-0274: Parkside Canopy Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution seeks to exempt specific Heritage Trees in the Parkside mixed-use development (Lots 865-869, Square 5056, Ward 7) from the Urban Forest Preservation Act's permit requirements for tree removal. It directly affects the Parkside project, which includes 209 affordable housing units and retail space (like a grocery store), already approved before the 2016 tree protection amendments. The resolution declares an emergency to bypass standard removal permits, arguing the project’s existing park and green space offset the tree loss. It aims to expedite the development’s construction without requiring the usual Special Tree removal permits under current law.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts Heritage Trees from Urban Forest Preservation Act permit requirements, weakening tree protection regulations for a development project.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts trees to facilitate construction of 209 affordable housing units in Parkside project, enabling completion of approved housing development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 18, 2025

B 26-0046: Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Amendment Act of 2025

This bill requires tenants applying for District of Columbia's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to provide specific documentation of their emergency situation (e.g., job loss or medical costs) to qualify for aid, or submit an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury if documentation isn't possible. It clarifies that an "emergency situation" includes unforeseen events threatening a tenant's ability to pay rent and avoid eviction. For eviction cases, the bill allows courts to stay proceedings when a tenant has a pending ERAP application (instead of mandating a stay) and requires landlords to reschedule evictions by at least three weeks if ERAP is approved to cover unpaid rent. These changes directly affect tenants seeking rental assistance, landlords facing eviction cases, and courts handling housing disputes.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRequires documentation for ERAP eligibility, adding barriers to tenant assistance access and weakening tenant protection efforts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0242: DC Housing Solutions, Inc. Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution authorizes $700 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for DC Housing Solutions, Inc. (a nonprofit housing organization) to finance the renovation of 19 apartment buildings across seven Washington, D.C. wards, totaling approximately 3,500 rental units. The bonds will cover costs like building renovations, equipment, and interest, with proceeds directly loaned to the nonprofit for these projects. Crucially, the resolution states the bonds are "without recourse to the District," meaning the District of Columbia bears no financial liability if the nonprofit cannot repay the bonds. The emergency declaration aims to expedite this funding process amid current market conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds renovation of 3,500 rental units via nonprofit housing organization, directly supporting affordable housing development and preservation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing