Legislative Media Briefing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Office of Chairman Mendelson Council of the District of Columbia MEDIA ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN MENDELSON TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE MEDIA BRIEFING WHO/WHAT: Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will hold a Media Briefing to preview the Council’s Committee of the Whole and Legislative Meetings scheduled for Tuesday March 7, 2023. BACKGROUND: Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to discuss […]

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation & Matter: Bill 23-489, "Intra-District Transfer Limitation Amendment Act of 2019" Unfunded Spending Initiatives and Deficiency Spending Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Evan Cash at (202) 724-7002, and […]

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-513, “Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony.  Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via  email at judiciary@dccouncil.us and […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Clemency Board Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: judiciary@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-727-8275.

Business & Economic Development Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR23-661, “Washington Latin Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2020” PR23-687, “Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2020” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone […]

Judiciary & Public Safety Additional Meeting

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: B23-31, the "Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2020" B23-34, the "Ivory and Horn Trafficking Prohibition Act of 2020" B23-126, the "Improving Voter Registration for New Tenants and Homeowners Amendment Act of 2020" PR23-600, the "Clemency Board Andrew Fois […]

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-0509, the “Local Rent Application Voucher Amendment Act of 2019”  B23-0528, the “Rental Housing Source of Income Amendment Act of 2019” Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) […]

Government Operations Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-73, Attorney General Civil Rights Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019 B23-37, Care for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV Amendment Act of 2019 Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to testify at the public hearing are asked to contact […]

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing (RECONVENED)

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

FOR GOVERNMENT TESTIMONY ONLY The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will reconvene a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-453, “Flavored Electronic Smoking Device Prohibition Amendment Act of 2019” B23-454, “Prohibition of Electronic Smoking Sales Without a Prescription Act of 2019” B23-472, “Electronic Smoking Device Sales Restriction Amendment Act of 2019” For public […]

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-122, Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act of 2019 Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or to call Blaine Stum, Legislative Policy Advisor, at  (202) 724-8092, and to provide your name, address, telephone […]

Education Committee Meeting

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Education will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: B23-150, the "Access to Reading for All: Addressing Dyslexia and other Reading Difficulties Amendment Act of 2020" B23-392, the "Students' Right to Home and Hospital Instruction Act of 2020"

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-542, “District Government Continuity of Operations Plans Amendment Act of 2019” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony.  Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via  email at judiciary@dccouncil.us […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: District of Columbia National Guard Department of Forensic Sciences Office of the Chief Medical Examiner/Fatality Review Committees Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies […]

Judiciary and Public Safety Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR23-600, “Clemency Board Andrew Fois Confirmation Resolution of 2019” PR23-601, “Clemency Board Samuel Whittaker Confirmation Resolution of 2019” PR23-602, “Clemency Board Phylisa Carter Confirmation Resolution of 2019” PR23-603, “Clemency Board Patrick Canavan Confirmation Resolution of 2019” The Committee invites […]

Labor and Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable. The following agencies will testify: Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 PR23-647, Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020 Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa […]

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-440, “Removing Barriers to Occupational Licensing for Returning Citizens Amendment Act of 2019” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via  email […]

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-302, Little Brown Bat Official State Mammal Designation Act of 2019 Those ·who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Evan Cash at (202) 724-7002, and to provide  your name, address, telephone […]

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 120 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-166, Potomac River Bridges Towing Compact Amendment Act of 2019; B23-396, District Waterways Management Act of 2019. Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at  cow@dccouncil.us, or call Peter Johnson at (202) 724-8.083, and […]