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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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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: Committee of the Whole Hearing on the "Fiscal Year 2020 Local Budget Act of 2019," "Fiscal Year 2020 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2019" and the "Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Act of 2019"

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization

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

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: District of Columbia Office on Aging 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.

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee on Education & Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee on Education & Committee of the Whole will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: District of Columbia Public Schools (Gov't Witnesses Only) Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may do so online at: http://bit.do/educationhearings or by calling 202-724-8061.

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization

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

The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Housing and Community Development Housing Production Trust Fund 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.

Budget 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 Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Employment Services (Public Witnesses Only) Workforce Investment Council (Public Witnesses Only) Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Charnisa Royster (croyster@dccouncil.us) or by calling 202-724-7772.

Committee on Government Operations

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

Committee on Government Operations is having an additional meeting to consider and markup: PR23-143 – Director of Office of Nightlife and Culture Shawn Townsend Confirmation Resolution of 2019 PR23-158 – Director of Office of Veterans Affairs Elliot J. Tommingo Confirmation Resolution of 2019

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

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

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

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

The Committee on The Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Budget Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Department of Forensic Sciences Department of Corrections Corrections Information Council Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: judiciary@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-727-8275.

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 Human Services Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: humanservices@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-8170.