Veterans

This bill amends the District of Columbia's Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption law to extend the benefit to surviving spouses and domestic partners of veterans. It adds a new definition of "eligible spouse" to include those who were married to a veteran receiving the exemption or would have qualified for it. The change allows these survivors to claim the homestead exemption - which reduces property taxes - without needing to be veterans themselves. The amendment applies retroactively from October 1, 2022.

This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (officially titled "The People’s Marathon") and celebrates its 40,000 registered participants in 2025. It formally honors event organizers, active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians taking part in the race, which is noted as the world’s largest non-prize-money marathon. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.