This bill symbolically designates two specific street segments in Southeast Washington, D.C.: the 4500 Block of Livingston Road, SE as "William Brockenberry, Sr. Way" and the 4600 Block of Livingston Road, SE as "William Brockenberry, Jr. Way." It has no substantive policy impact or fiscal effect beyond renaming these street blocks. The designation is ceremonial and does not alter any laws, regulations, or services. The bill follows standard procedural requirements for street naming in the District.
The LIEN Act of 2026 allows DC's Department of Buildings (DOB) to place liens on properties when landlords fail to fix serious, documented housing violations after city orders. It directly affects property owners with chronic uncorrected violations (like pest infestations, mold, or unsafe wiring) that result in unpaid fines or unresolved health/safety hazards. Key provisions include DOB recording liens for uncured Class 1 violations, unpaid civil penalties after final orders, or unaddressed emergency notices - attaching these liens to the property like a tax lien to prevent sales or refinancing until repairs are made. The bill also enables DOB to bill owners for costs of emergency repairs (special assessments) if they ignore violation notices.
The DC Student Loan Authority Establishment Act of 2026 (B 26-0569) creates a public lending institution to provide new student loans and refinance existing debt for District of Columbia residents. It directly affects D.C. residents by offering loans with no application fees, 0% interest on the first $5,000, monthly payments capped at 10% of discretionary income, and repayment terms up to 30 years. Borrowers who complete 10 years of full-time public service (including education roles) may qualify for remaining debt discharge. The Authority, overseen by a 7-member board, must keep loan servicing in-house and publish annual financial reports. This replaces high-cost private loans with a public alternative focused on affordability and flexibility.
This bill creates a temporary Business Improvement District (BID) called "Soul of the City" for a specific geographic area in Washington, D.C., authorized under the 1996 Business Improvement District Act. It directly affects property owners within the defined boundary (detailed by lot numbers in the bill), who would pay BID assessments to fund local services like cleaning, safety, and marketing. The BID would operate under a temporary framework, ending by the bill's expiration in 2026 or if the BID dissolves earlier. The legislation establishes the legal structure for the BID's formation, boundaries, and tax collection authority without altering existing district laws.
This bill updates Washington, D.C.'s rental housing regulations to better align with current temperature patterns. It requires landlords providing air conditioning to make it available from May 1 to October 1 (previously May 15-September 15) and heat from October 15 to April 15 (previously October 1-May 1). Landlords gain flexibility to switch between heating and cooling during a two-week window (April 15-May 1 for cooling, October 1-15 for heating). The bill also sets concrete temperature standards: indoor cooling must not exceed 78°F or 15°F below outdoor temperature, and heating must maintain at least 68°F in habitable spaces. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in D.C. rental properties.
The Youth Records Transparency and Oversight Amendment Act of 2025 clarifies which D.C. Council committees and the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children may access juvenile justice and child welfare records for oversight purposes. It specifies that for delinquency or need of supervision cases (handled by the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services), the Chair of the relevant Council committee and their designees can access records, and for neglect cases (handled by the Child and Family Services Agency), the Chair of that committee and their designees can access. The Ombudsperson for Children may also access records as needed for their oversight duties. This amendment defines clear access pathways for oversight bodies without changing how records are maintained or the underlying case procedures.
The Streamlining Services for Children Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill B 26-0406) creates two new entities within the District of Columbia's government to improve coordination of youth and family services. It establishes a District Office for Children (under the Child and Family Services Agency) to coordinate services, develop a centralized website for families, advise the Mayor, and report annually on service improvements. It also creates an Interagency Council for Children, composed of city agency leaders (like Health, Education, and Public Safety) and youth advocates, to align policies on truancy, child poverty, trauma-informed practices, and youth workforce programs. The bill directly affects DC children, families, and agencies providing services, aiming to reduce service duplication and improve outcomes through structured cross-agency collaboration.
This bill amends the District of Columbia's child abuse prevention law to define "CAC" (Children's Advocacy Center) as an accredited center under a District agreement and requires Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) investigating child abuse to coordinate through an accredited CAC when available. It mandates that the CAC provide the Council with annual documentation proving its accreditation by a national body. The bill specifies that the absence of an accredited CAC cannot delay or halt an investigation. These changes ensure accredited centers are prioritized in child abuse cases while maintaining timely investigative processes.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Tanya Torres Trice as Director of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) in the District of Columbia. It is a routine procedural step required by District law (under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977) to formalize the mayor's nomination for this leadership role. The bill does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond confirming Ms. Trice's appointment to lead CFSA, which oversees child welfare services including foster care, adoption, and family support programs. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption by the Council.
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This resolution confirms Dr. Roger Kahn's reappointment to the District of Columbia's Science Advisory Board for a term ending April 18, 2029. It directly affects the Board by extending Dr. Kahn's service as a member, who has extensive experience in forensic science and DNA analysis, including prior roles as a crime lab director and published researcher. The confirmation follows the Mayor's nomination and aligns with the Board's establishment under the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution (PR 26-0502), not a substantive bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Nicole Roehm's reappointment as a member of the Science Advisory Board. The resolution confirms her appointment as a forensic scientist not employed by the District's forensic services, effective until April 18, 2029, per the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act. It does not create new policies or affect any constituency beyond confirming this specific appointment.
