PR 26-0253 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

USBC Economic Development Corporation Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $37.5 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the USBC Economic Development Corporation (a nonprofit) to finance the acquisition and renovation of properties at 1900 W Place, NE, and adjacent sites (including 1301 W Street, NE, and a parking lot) in Ward 5, Washington, D.C. The bonds, backed solely by the project's revenue - not the District's general funds or taxes - will be used to cover development costs, with the District having no financial liability if the project underperforms. The resolution explicitly states the bonds are "without recourse to the District," meaning the city won't be responsible for repayment or use its taxing power. The USBC Economic Development Corporation, as the borrower, will directly benefit from the loan of bond proceeds to transform these properties into a headquarters facility.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
Council Passage
Jul 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 Signed Jul 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was enrolled and formally adopted by the Council, changing from a draft introduction letter to an official enrolled resolution. The document format shifted from a Mayor's letter to the Council to the formal enrolled version with proper numbering and formatting. No substantive policy changes were made to the bond amount, project details, or eligibility criteria.
TECHNICAL

Document format changed from a Mayor's introduction letter to the Council into an enrolled resolution with proper legislative formatting, including page numbers, section numbering, and official enrollment notation.

Minor formatting corrections including fixing 'Councilofthe' to 'Council of the', 'n Networks' to 'Networks', and correcting the Mayor's signature name from 'Mufiel E. Nowser' to proper formatting.

TIMELINE

Date changed from June 26, 2025 to July 1, 2025, reflecting the enrollment date when the resolution became official.

Floor votes · Council Jul 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jul 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
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 1, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Business and Economic Development
legislature
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0253 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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Chairman