B 26-0169 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101231 with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Approvaland Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to an existing agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington for case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes $1,724,935.32 in payments for services already provided and to be provided during the contract's second option year (October 2024-September 2025). The FRSP helps homeless families in Washington, D.C., with short-term rental and utility assistance while working toward housing stability. This is a routine payment authorization for an existing service, not a new policy.
Sub-Topics: Homelessness
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Council Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was converted from a draft version with Mayor Bowser's signature page to an enrolled version ready for official enactment. The substantive policy content regarding contract modifications and funding amounts remained unchanged. The primary differences are formatting changes, removal of the signature page, and addition of enrollment markings.
TECHNICAL

Removed Mayor Muriel Bowser's signature page and cover letter that accompanied the draft bill

Added enrollment markings and signatures indicating the bill has been enrolled and is ready for official enactment

Changed document header from 'Government of the District of Columbia' to 'AN ACT' format typical of enrolled legislation

Removed detailed contract summary section that provided contractor information, selection method, and option period explanations

Adjusted formatting of section headers and spacing to match enrolled bill standards

Floor votes · Council Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Apr 1, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 1, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services
legislature
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
B26-0169 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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