B 26-0334 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

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.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics: Tenant Rights Affordable Housing Property Development

Bill status introduced 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jul 2025

Governor

Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Last action Sep 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Engrossment · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to change its enactment status from temporary to emergency, which allows for faster implementation. The core policy changes involve restructuring the Housing Authority Board composition, updating appointment timelines, and modifying transition provisions for interim commissioners. These changes aim to improve board governance while accelerating the legislative process.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act, but the emergency designation expands the urgency and potential scope of implementation compared to the original temporary framework.

TIMELINE

Changed the bill's enactment status from 'temporary' to 'emergency' basis, allowing for expedited legislative processing and earlier implementation.

Adjusted appointment deadlines for Commissioners, shifting nomination dates from December to October and extending certain term expiration dates.

REQUIREMENT

Revised the Board of Commissioners composition requirements, changing the number of elected commissioners from 2 to 2 and adjusting appointment procedures for Mayor-appointed members.

Modified reporting requirements from monthly to quarterly submissions for the Housing Authority, reducing administrative burden.

Changed transition provisions for interim commissioners, modifying how temporary appointments are made and extended under the new emergency framework.

DEFINITION

Updated terminology from 'Resident Council Advisory Board' to 'Resident Advisory Board' and redefined 'Dwelling unit' to clarify residential space definitions.

ELIGIBILITY

Revised eligibility requirements for Board members, including term limits and experience qualifications for Mayor-appointed positions.

Floor votes · Council Jul 28, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Jul 28, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jul 28, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced

B26-0334 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors