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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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Transportation & Environment Meeting

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

The Committee on Transportation & Environment will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: B22-19, Personal Delivery Device Act of 2017 B22-229, Solar Cooperative Association Expansion Amendment Act of 2017 B22-257, District of Columbia Green Finance Authority Establishment Act of 2017 B22-501, Residential Composting Incentives Amendment Act of 2017 PR22-628 Waterfront Station Surplus Declaration and […]

Budget Oversight Hearing:Committee on Human Services

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

The Committee on Human Services will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Disability Services Office of Disability Rights Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: humanservices@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-8170.

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Council of the District of Columbia District of Columbia Auditor New Columbia Statehood Commission Contrast Appeals Board Office of Contracting and Procurement District of Columbia Retirement Board/Funds District Retiree Health Contribution Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any […]

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: PR22-745, Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia Anthony Hood Confirmation

Budget Oversight Hearing:Committe of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Office of Zoning Office of Planning Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: cow@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-8196

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting

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

The Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: B22-0591, Anna Cooper House TOPA Exemption Amendment Act of 2018 B22-0612, Historic Anacostia Vacant Properties Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2017

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 Public Briefing on the Mayors Fiscal year 2019 proposed Budget and Financial Plan

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing

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

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-0193, THE “TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER FIREARM RELINQUISHMENT AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017” B22-0400, THE “EXTREME RISK CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017” B22-0588, THE “POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION PENALTIES AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017” AND PR22-0552, THE “SENSE […]

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 22-663, Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2018 Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Sydney Hawthorne at (202) 724-7130, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation […]

Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Hearing

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Hearing on the following Matter: The FY17-FY18 Performance of ; Department of Employment Services Workforce Investment Council Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 22-579,Helicopter Landing Pad Amendment Act of 2017 Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Peter Johnson, Special Counsel at (202) 724-8083, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Labor & Workforce Development

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Employment Services (Government Witnesses Only) Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (Government Witnesses Only) Workforce Investment Council (Government Witnesses Only Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Office of Budget and Planning Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: cow@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-8196.

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Labor & Workforce Development

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Employment Services (Public Witnesses Only) Workforce Investment Council (Public Witnesses Only) Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (Public Witnesses Only ) Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization

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

The Committe on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Housing and Community Development (Public Witnesses Only) Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Oscar Montiel (omontiel@dccouncil.us) or by calling 202-724-8198.

Legislative Meeting

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

Legislative Meeting

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Health

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

The Committee on Health will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Not-For-Profit Hospital Board Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Malcolm Cameron (mcameron@dccouncil.us) or by calling 202-654-6179.