Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Randall Henderson as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation fills a vacant seat previously held by Dr. Niambi Carter and grants Henderson an unexpired term ending in July 2026, with a subsequent term extending to July 2029. By confirming Henderson's appointment, the Council formalizes his role on the commission, which advises the mayor on issues affecting African-American residents in the district.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Paul Spires as a public member of the District of Columbia Commission on African-American Affairs to fill a vacant seat. The resolution authorizes Spires to serve for the remainder of the current term ending in July 2026 and for a subsequent term ending in July 2029. By adopting this measure, the Council formally approves the Mayor's nomination and completes the legal process for Spires to join the commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Victor Battle as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The measure fills a vacant seat left by Yolanda Young and grants Mr. Battle a term ending on July 8, 2027. Once passed by the Council, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor to formalize his appointment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural confirmation resolution that officially approves Ty Powell as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation fills a vacant seat left by Philip Pannell and grants Powell a term that ends on July 8, 2027. By passing this resolution, the Council formalizes the Mayor's nomination and completes the appointment process for this specific committee position.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints Mitchell Asante as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation confirms his appointment to fill a vacant seat left by Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, granting him a term that begins immediately and ends on July 8, 2026, with a subsequent term extending to July 8, 2029. By passing this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes Mr. Asante's role on the commission, which was established to advise on issues affecting African-American residents. The document serves as a procedural step to complete the Mayor's nomination process rather than creating new policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Venus Little as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution confirms her appointment to fill a vacant seat left by Spencer Gopaul, granting her a term that begins immediately and ends on July 8, 2029. The measure follows standard confirmation procedures by transmitting the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor once adopted by the Council.

Maddy summaryThis resolution amends the District of Columbia Council's rules to allow the transmission of specific 2026 and 2027 budget documents during a legislative recess. The change directly affects the Council's internal procedures by adding a new clause that permits sending the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and related financial plans while the Council is not in session. These provisions are set to expire on April 20, 2026, and take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the zoning process for the RFK Campus in Washington, D.C., allowing the mayor to propose changes to the Future Land Use Map through a streamlined small area plan rather than the full comprehensive plan amendment process. The legislation applies specifically to the mixed-use portion of the campus development, while the stadium area remains unaffected by these procedural changes. Under this bill, proposed land use amendments must still be submitted to the City Council for consideration, but they would bypass certain environmental assessment and public meeting requirements that currently apply to comprehensive plan amendments. The fiscal impact statement indicates no additional budget impact from this procedural change.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the District of Columbia's Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act to strengthen requirements for businesses working on government-assisted projects. It directly affects local businesses seeking certification as certified business enterprises (CBEs), government contractors, and non-profit entities that may receive government contracts. Key provisions include clarifying that CBE applicants must be independently owned and operated, prohibiting beneficiaries from subcontracting to companies where they hold an ownership interest, and establishing new invoicing and payment timelines to ensure timely compensation to subcontractors. The legislation also introduces stricter penalty structures for violations, expands the definition of beneficiaries to include non-profits, and repeals several outdated program requirements. Additionally, it creates uniform hearing procedures for enforcement actions and establishes certification processes that can be activated during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the District of Columbia's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program to strengthen rules for local businesses that receive government contracts. It directly affects businesses seeking CBE certification, government agencies managing contracts, and nonprofit entities that may now be included as beneficiaries under the program. Key changes include requiring CBE applicants to be independently owned, establishing new penalties for failing to meet subcontracting goals, mandating regular invoicing every 30 days, and prohibiting beneficiaries from subcontracting to companies in which they have an ownership interest. The legislation also expands hearing procedures for enforcement actions, clarifies contracting requirements, and repeals certain outdated provisions while converting temporary emergency measures into permanent law.