Housing Public Hearing
2024-12-09 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0945 the “Housing is Maternal Health Amendment Act of 2024”

The Committee invites the public to testify remotely or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify must sign up at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/ or by phone at (202) 727-8270 by the close of business on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Witnesses are encouraged, but not required, to submit their testimony in writing electronically in advance at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/. Witnesses may choose to participate in person or remotely via Zoom. The Committee will follow-up with witnesses with additional instructions on how to provide testimony in advance of the proceeding.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.9 COHOU RVS PUB HRNG Revised Public Hearing Notice - 12.9.2024

Public Works & Operations Public Hearing
2024-12-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0922, the “Strategic Parking Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2024”
B25-0924, the “Opening Worker-Ownership: A New Economic Resilience Strategy (OWNERS) Amendment Act of 2024”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals (and any subsequent representatives of the same organizations) will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing publicworks@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom or in person prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please email publicworks@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.11 PWO PUB HRNG Notice of PWO Hearing_B25-922 and B25-924-2

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2024-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0849, the “Limited Purpose Credential Clarification Amendment Act of 2024”

If you would like to provide live testimony during the hearing or submit written testimony for the record, please use the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.16 TE PUB HRNG Committee on TE Public Hearing Notice

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2024-12-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-0838, the “Langston Slater Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0747, the “Living Donor Protection Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0810, the “Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0476, the “Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Act of 2023”
Bill 25-1034, the “Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Amendment Act of 2024”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.18 CBED PUB HRNG Public Hearing Notice 12.18.24

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-12-19 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-852, the “East River Alley Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-876, the “Dr. Judy Talbert Street Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-923, the “Louise B. Miller Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-931, the “Rev. A. Knighton Stanley Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1036, the “Girl Scouts’ Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1037, the “DC Legendary Musicians Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1002, the Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Dedication of Land for Alley Purposes in Square 756, S.O. 24-00310, Act of 2024”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.19 COW PUB HRNG Street Names

DC Council Public Hearing
2025-01-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Council of the District of Columbia will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Expulsion of Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. for Code of Conduct Violations

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.28 CDC PUB HRNG Hearing Notice - Expulsion of CM T. White (1.28.25)

Committee of the Whole Hearing
2025-02-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

While this hearing is limited to testimony from specified government witnesses, written statements from the public will be accepted and made a part of the official record. Written statements are encouraged. Statements for the record should be submitted through the Council’s Hearing management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings or left by voicemail by calling (202) 430-6948 (up to 3 minutes which will be transcribed). The record will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

2.6 COW OVRST RNDTBLE ACFR FY24 Oversight Heaing

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

PR26-23, “Public Charter School Board Shantelle Wright Confirmation Resolution of 2025″

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Aliyah McNeely, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-7130 or amcneely@dccouncil.gov Public witnesses may participate virtually via the Internet on the Zoom Video Conference platform.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.6 COW PUB HRG Wright PCSB Notice

Health Public Hearing
2025-03-17 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B26-0109 – Farmers Market Support Amendment Act of 2025
PR26-0059 Food Policy Council Rachel Clark Confirmation Resolution of 2025
PR26-0060 Food Policy Council Natalia Kalloo Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Witnesses may appear either in-person or virtually using the Zoom platform. Unless otherwise stated in pre-hearing instructions, witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if they are representing an organization, and 3 minutes if they are speaking for themselves. The public should sign up at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings by 5pm on Thursday March 13, 2025. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.17 CHLTH PUB HRNG FOOD Notice

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-20, the “Historic African American Burial Grounds Preservation Fund Amendment Act of 2025”
Bill 26-55, the “Nonprofit Solar Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2025”
Bill 26-10, the “Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment Act of 2025”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.19 CBED PUB HRNG Public Hearing Notice - 3.19.25

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2025-03-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-119, the “Official Sports Capital of the United States Designation Act of 2025”
Bill 26-32, the “Uniform Special Deposits Act of 2025”
Bill 26-35, the “Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement Forms Amendment Act of 2025”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.20 CBED PUB HRNG Public Hearing Notice - 3.20.25

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2025-03-20 10:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-45, the “Consumer Protection Clarification Amendment Act of 2025″

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Blaine Stum, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092 or bstum@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.20 COW PUB HRNG Bill 26-45 Hearing

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2025-03-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-73 “Heads Up! Distraction Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Testimony is limited to three minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please get in touch with Hannah Kozik, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or hkozik@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.25 COW PUB HRNG Head's Up! Cell Phone Ban Hearing

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2025-03-26 09:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-48, the “Review of Agency Action Clarification Amendment Act of 2025”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Blaine Stum, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092 or bstum@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.26 COW PUB HRNG Bill 26-48 Hearing

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2025-03-26 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-52, the “Evidence-Based Gun Violence Reduction and Prevention Act of 2025”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24th. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak.1 Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.26 JPS PUB HRNG Evidence-Based Gun Violence Reduction and Prevention Act of 2025 Hearing Notice (2)

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2025-03-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-62, the “Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025″

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025. Testimony is limited to three minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Aliyah McNeely, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8140 or amcneely@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.26 COW PUB HRNG Bill 26-62 Board Training

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2025-03-31 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 26-0065, the “Solar Shade Expansion Amendment Act of 2025”
Bill 26-0066, the “Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change and Environmental Conservation Establishment Act of 2025″

If you would like to provide live testimony during the hearing or submit written testimony for the record, please use the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/. HMS is a universal, centralized way to find out about upcoming hearings, register to testify, submit testimony, download testimony, and see how many witnesses have registered. The deadline to register to provide testimony through HMS is Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing record closes on Tuesday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m., after which you will be unable to submit written testimony.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

3.31 TE PUB HRNG Committee on TE Public Hearing Notice
