Councilmember Brianne Nadeau

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the 1999 Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program to explicitly include public transit employees as eligible participants. It adds a definition clarifying that "public transit employee" covers workers for Metrobus, Metrorail, MetroAccess, and DC Streetcar. The key change updates eligibility language in the law to list "public transit employee" alongside government workers, first-responders, and educators. This expands access to the existing home purchase assistance program for District transit workers without creating new funding or benefits. The bill does not alter the program's structure or costs, only its eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryThe Housing Production Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026 replaces the District of Columbia's Housing Production Trust Fund with a new Housing Opportunity Fund, organized into five dedicated funding streams: building new housing, subsidizing deeply affordable units, preserving existing affordable housing, supporting tenant purchases of buildings, and using public land for housing development. Key provisions include allowing the District's retirement funds to invest in local housing projects, giving the government more authority to acquire land in high-need areas, and creating a revolving loan fund to quickly finance projects on public land. The bill also sets minimum affordability periods for housing units supported by the fund and updates tenant purchase programs to help residents buy their buildings. This legislation directly affects D.C. residents seeking affordable housing, developers, and tenant groups by restructuring how housing funds are managed and distributed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Mayor to set 5-year housing production and affordable housing targets for each of DC's 10 Planning Areas (neighborhood groupings used for planning), updating them every five years. The Mayor must track progress quarterly via a public dashboard showing unit counts and affordability levels, distinguishing new construction from preserved units. If a Planning Area misses its target, an independent evaluator must identify barriers and propose solutions within 120 days. It builds on DC's previous 36,000-unit housing goal (met ahead of schedule but unevenly across neighborhoods) to ensure equitable housing contributions citywide.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0134) formally recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Washington, D.C., which opened in 2011. It celebrates the center’s role in supporting seniors through health programs, nutrition services, social activities, and educational initiatives in Ward 1. The resolution honors the center’s namesake, community activist Bernice Fonteneau, and her legacy of advocacy for seniors and children. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding impact, it does not create new obligations or affect any specific individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits electric and gas utilities from disconnecting service for vulnerable households during summer (May 15-September 15) and winter (November 1-February 29) months. It directly protects households with children under 18, seniors 65+, people with disabilities, pregnant individuals, or those receiving public assistance. Utilities must offer payment plans for eligible customers instead of requiring full payment to restore service, and limit reconnection fees. Additionally, utilities must report monthly data on unpaid bills and disconnections to the Public Service Commission.

Maddy summaryThe "Theatrical Wrestling Regulation Amendment Act of 2025" defines "theatrical wrestling" as a performance art with predetermined outcomes, choreographed moves, and noncompetitive elements, held in venues with fewer than 2,000 attendees. It exempts these events from the District's standard combat sports regulations - which previously treated them identically to competitive boxing or wrestling - reducing licensing costs and administrative burdens. This directly affects small independent wrestling events, often created by and for Black, Latino, and LGBTQ communities, which have been forced to relocate to Maryland and Virginia due to current regulations. The bill aligns with similar policies in Washington State, Louisiana, and Virginia to support community-based performance spaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a 1939 law to require specific government-related organizations (like DC Water, the Housing Finance Agency, and the DC Housing Authority) to follow existing affordable housing rules when selling land for new multifamily housing developments with 10+ units. It directly affects these entities when they dispose of property that will be developed into residential buildings, applying the same affordable housing requirements already used for public land sales. The key provision extends current rules from section 801(b-3) to cover these quasi-governmental organizations’ land dispositions. This change ensures these entities contribute to affordable housing production when developing new residential properties on their land.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent Tax and Revenue Commission in the District of Columbia to provide expert recommendations on tax code revisions and non-tax revenue policies. The Commission will analyze the tax system’s fairness, efficiency, economic impact, and racial equity implications, then propose changes to the Mayor and Council. Key duties include broadening the tax base, modernizing tax administration, assessing fees/fines, and identifying unused tax credits. The Commission will operate with a director appointed by the Council and consult an Advisory Group composed of tax experts, government officials, and community/business representatives. It directly affects District tax policy decisions and government revenue planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill corrects a technical error in the Fraudulent Vehicle Tag and Parking Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-325) by removing incorrect references to two sections (113 and 114(b)) in the law's funding provision. It ensures only Section 201(c)(2) of the 2024 law applies to parking enforcement funding, aligning the law with its intended implementation. The correction affects how the District of Columbia's parking enforcement modernization program is funded under the existing law. As an emergency amendment, the bill takes effect immediately and remains in force for up to 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides temporary tax relief for Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC by authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to forgive up to $377,000 in real property taxes, penalties, and fees for a specific property at 3421 14th Street, N.W. (Lot 123, Square 2836) in Ward 1. The relief applies only if the property is occupied by Avanti and used for its stated purposes: providing real estate services, promoting homeownership, employing District residents, and offering industry training. The tax relief is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment, and cancels any pending tax sales for the property. This is a targeted, one-time adjustment for a specific property, not a new tax policy.