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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004 United States Get Directions
(202) 727-2643

The historic John A. Wilson Building houses the Executive Office of the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia. As DC’s City Hall, the building is open to the public, and we encourage the city’s residents and visitors to tour the building and sit in on the legislative process.

Wilson Building Policies

  • All areas of the Wilson Building are smoke free.
  • Strollers are permitted.
  • Service animals are allowed.
  • During your visit, help preserve the Wilson Building’s statues and other works of art.  Enjoy looking at them, but please do not touch.

Security Policies

Before entry into the building, visitors are screened by a magnetometer, and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device.

The following items are strictly prohibited:

  • Any bag larger than 14″ wide x 13″ high x 4″ deep
  • Aerosol containers
  • Any pointed object (i.e., knitting needles, letter openers) Note: pens and pencils are permitted.
  • Cans and bottles
  • Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
  • Food or beverages of any kind
  • Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
  • Knives of any size
  • Mace and pepper spray
  • Non-aerosol spray (prescriptions for medical needs are permitted)
  • Razors and box cutters

Accessibility

The Wilson Building’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance and D Street entrance are both handicapped entrances.  Each floor is equipped with handicapped accessible doors in the main hallway, and our restrooms are also ADA compliant with handicapped accessible stalls and doors.

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Health Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-0688, THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS CLARIFICATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2018 B22-0689, THE OMNIBUS ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE IMPROVEMENT AND QUALITY LONG TERM CARE ACT OF 2018 B22-0690, THE STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ACT OF 2018 B22-0742, THE MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION DISCLOSURE […]

Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: “ The District of Columbia’s First Source Hiring Law” Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, to […]

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Legislative Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Legislative Meeting

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR22-0673, the "Housing Production Trust Fund Board Charles R. Lowery Confirmation Resolution of 2017" PR22-0849, the "Rental Housing Commission Michael Spencer Confirmation Resolution of 2018" Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and […]

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Reconvening Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 22-739, “TOPA Bankruptcy Tenant Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2018” Bill 22-640, “Rental Housing Commission Independence Clarification Amendment Act of 2017” Bill 22-655, “Housing Production Trust Fund Board Nominee Confirmation Clarification Amendment Act of 2018” (Government Witness […]

Transportation & Environment Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: “The Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, Staff Assistant […]

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: Bill 22-0739, “TOPA Bankruptcy Tenant Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2018” Bill 22-0640, “Rental Housing Commission Independence Clarification Amendment Act of 2017” Bill 22-0655, “Housing Production Trust Fund Board Nominee Confirmation Clarification Amendment Act of 2018”

Government Operations Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-0522 - District Waterways Management Act of 2017

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Judiciary & Public Safety Addiitional Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Meeting on the following Matter & Legislation: B22-0451, the "Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 2018" The Report and Recommendations of the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety on the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget for the Agencies under its Purview. 

Legislative Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Legislative Meeting

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee of the Whole

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Committee of the Whole Hearing on the "Fiscal Year 2019 Local Budget Act of 2018," "Fiscal Year 2019 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2018" "Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Act of 2018"

Budget Oversight Hearing:Committee on Government Operations

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Executive Office of the Mayor Office of the City Administrator Office of the Senior Advisor Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel Secretary of the District of Columbia Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies […]

Judiciary & Public Safety Additional Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

  The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Markup on the following Legislation: PR22-0357: Sense of the Council Supporting Passage of the Equality Act Resolution of 2018 PR22-0552: Sense of the Council in Opposition to Concealed Carry Reciprocity Resolution of 2018  

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR 22-769, Citizen Review Panel Patrick M. Foley Appointment Resolution of 2018 PR 22-770, Citizen Review Panel Shana N. Bartley Appointment Resolution of 2018 PR 22-771, Citizen Review Panel Sarah Schooler Appointment Resolution of 2018 PR 22-815, Citizen Review Panel Elizabeth […]

Finance & Revenue Committee Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

  The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Markup on the following Legislation: PR 22-798, Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors Linda Greenan Confirmation Resolution of 2018 PR 22-799, Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors George T. Simpson Confirmation Resolution of 2018" PR 22-800, Washington Convention and Sports Authority […]

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Additional Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Mark-up and Vote on the following Legislation: B22-0168: Public Housing Credit Building Pilot Program Act of 2018 B22-0326: Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Purchase Cards Amendment Act of 2017