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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.
Government Operations Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Government Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to testify at the public hearing are asked to CQntact Faye Caldwell of the Committee on Government Operations at (202) 724-6663 or by email at fcaldwell@dccouncil.us and provide their name(s), address, telephone number, email […]
Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: 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 or at (202) 727-8275, and provide their name, telephone number, organizational […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or to call Sydney Hawthorne at (202) 724-7130, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any) by close of business […]
Committee of the Whole & Health Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Those who wish to testify must email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Randi Powell, Legislative Policy Advisor, at 202-724-8196, and provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title {if any) […]
Legislative Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdditional Legislative Meeting
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdditional Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Legislative Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFourteenth Legislative Meeting
Health Public Oversight Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter: “Youth Issues and Solutions for Improving Health in the District of Columbia” Youth, aged 21 and younger, who wish to testify at this hearing should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) 654-6179 or mcameron@dccouncil.us, and provide your name ·and […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Christina Setlow, Deputy Committee Director at (202) 724-4865, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by […]
Labor and Workforce Development & Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Labor and Workforce Development & the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: 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 Friday, October 27, 2017, to provide their […]
Committee of The Whole Public Oversight Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs: Permitting Services and Illegal Construction Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Randi Powell, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8196, and to […]
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and Committee of the Whole Joint Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization and the Committee of the Whole will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email omontiel@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: Bill 22-280, Closing of a Public Alley in Square 772, S.O. 16-25615, Act of 2017 and Bill 22-295, Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 3594, S.O. 16-25309, Act of 2017
Education & Health and Finance & Revenue Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Education & Health and Finance & Revenue will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-203, the Infant and Toddler Developmental Health Services Act of 2017 B22-355, the Bolstering Early Growth Investment Amendment Act of 2017
Labor and Workforce Development Meeting (Cancelled)
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLabor & Workforce Development Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-401 Workforce Development System Transparency Act of 2017
Transportation and the Environment Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-124, the DC Circulator Tech-Friendly Feasibility Study Act of 2017; B22-175, the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2017; B22-181, the Proper Planning for Future Growth Amendment Act of 2017; and B22-351, the Daytime School Parking Zone Amendment Act […]
Health Public Oversight Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Legislation: The State of Obstetric Services at the United Medical Center
Education Public Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Education will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: The District of Columbia Public Schools Strategic Plan
Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: BILL 22-0170 THE AT-RISK TENANT PROTECTION CLARIFYING AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017 BILL 22-0329 THE TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS RELIEF AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017 BILL 22-0288 THE HUMAN RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2017 PR 22-0357 THE SENSE OF THE COUNCIL […]