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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.

Events at this venue
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Judiciary and Public Safety Roundtable

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

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR22-0085, the "Police Complaint Board Bobbi Strang Confirmation Resolution of 2017" PR22-0110, the "Commission on Human Rights Motoko Alza Wa Confirmation Resolution of 2017" PR22-0170, the "Homeland Security Commission David Heyman Confirmation Resolution of 2017" PR22-0180, the "Commission […]

Legislative Meeting

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

FOURTH LEGISLATIVE MEETING

Budget Oversight Hearing: Government Operations

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

Budget Oversight Hearings on Fiscal Year 2017 The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Office of Latino Affairs Office of Veterans Affairs Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Keiko Yoshino […]

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: Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Community Development, at (202) 724-8900, or email omontiel@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), by close of business […]

Finance & Revenue & the Committe on Health Public Hearing

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

The Committee on Finance & Revenue and the Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 22-72, the "Save Good Food Amendment Act of 2017"  

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Roundtable

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

The Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR22-0144, the "Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department Peter Newsham Confirmation Resolution of 2017" The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the roundtable should contact the Committee on the […]

Education & Health Public Hearing

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

The Committees on Education & Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-27 - Public School Health Services Amendment Act of 2017 B22-62 - Health Literacy Council Establishment Act of 2017 Those who wish to testify may sign-up online at http://bit.do/educationhearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 or the […]

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:00AM Room 500 The Committee of the Whole will hold a regular Meeting.

Health Public Hearing

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

The Committees on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-64, the "Extreme Weather Protection for Animals Act of 2017" PR22-72, the "Sense of the Council Regarding the Health Impacts of Heavy Backpacks Resolution of 2017" B22-106, the "Defending Access to Women's Health Care Services Amendment Act of 2017"

Human Services Regular Meeting

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

The Committee on Human Services will hold a Regular Meeting.

Human Services Public Roundtable

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

The Committee on Human Services will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR22-71, the "Child and Family Services Agency Brenda Donald Confirmation Resolution of 2017"

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight 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 Matter: "The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs: What Issues Should the Committee Pursue?"

Finance & Revenue Public Roundtable

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

The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR 22-95, the "Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia Jeffrey S. DeWitt Confirmation Resolution of 2017"

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Oversight Roundtable

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

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety Public Roundtable on the following Matter: "Sentencing in the District of Columbia: Agency Roles and Responsibilities"

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight 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 Matter: "Fiscal Year 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report"

Legislative Meeting

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

FIRST LEGISLATIVE MEETING