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B 26-0271

District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert White

Temporary stabilization and reform of the DC Housing Authority, effective Aug 23, 2025 and expiring Apr 5, 2026, to overhaul governance, finances, and operations.

Law L26-0032, Effective from Aug 23, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 009571, Expires on Apr 05, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0271

Summary — B 26‑0271

Title: District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
Bill/Act Numbers: Bill B26‑0271 → Act A26‑0100 → Law L26‑0032
Status: Enacted; effective Aug 23, 2025; published in D.C. Register Vol. 72 (pp. 007676 and 009571); expires Apr 05, 2026.

Main purpose / intent

By its title, the bill is intended to provide temporary statutory amendments aimed at stabilizing and reforming the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). The enactment is explicitly temporary: it goes into effect Aug 23, 2025 and automatically expires on Apr 05, 2026. The bill was enacted as Act A26‑0100 and later recorded as Law L26‑0032.

What is known from available record

No detailed legislative text or clause‑by‑clause language is provided in the materials you supplied. The public record available here documents the procedural history, enactment, effective and expiration dates, and publication references. To understand the specific substantive changes, readers should consult the full text of Act A26‑0100 (D.C. Register Vol. 72, p. 007676) and Law L26‑0032 (D.C. Register Vol. 72, p. 009571).

Likely focus areas (based on title)

While the specific provisions are not in the provided materials, a measure described as “stabilization and reform” of a public housing authority commonly addresses one or more of the following:
- Temporary changes to governance or board composition
- Financial stabilization measures (bridge funding, cash management, reporting)
- Procurement or contracting flexibilities
- Operational reforms to improve management, maintenance, or resident services
- Temporary oversight, reporting, or audit requirements

Note: These are possible areas of reform implied by the title; they are not confirmed provisions of the Act.

Who would be affected

  • District of Columbia Housing Authority (primary subject)
  • DCHA residents and tenants (if tenant‑related rules or services are changed)
  • DCHA employees and contractors (if governance, procurement, or workforce provisions are included)
  • District government agencies that oversee housing, finance, or legal affairs
  • Entities receiving DCHA funding or engaged in DCHA projects

Exact impacts depend on the Act’s text.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced: May 29, 2025 (Councilmember R. White)
  • Council actions: First reading (Jun 3, 2025); retained (Jun 3); Notice of Intent posted (Jun 6); Final reading (Jun 17)
  • Transmitted to Mayor: Jun 24, 2025 (response due Jul 9)
  • Signed by Mayor and enacted as Act A26‑0100: Jul 7, 2025; returned from Mayor Jul 8
  • Published as Act A26‑0100 in D.C. Register: Jul 11, 2025 (Vol. 72, p. 007676)
  • Transmitted to U.S. Congress for review: Jul 14, 2025
  • Recorded as Law L26‑0032 and effective Aug 23, 2025; published in D.C. Register Vol. 72, p. 009571; expires Apr 05, 2026
  • Note: D.C. acts are subject to Congressional review; the law’s final recording (L26‑0032) reflects completion of required steps.

Where to find full text and further information

  • Act A26‑0100 — D.C. Register Vol. 72, p. 007676 (publication after mayoral signature)
  • Law L26‑0032 — D.C. Register Vol. 72, p. 009571 (official law entry; shows effective/expiration dates)
  • Council of the District of Columbia legislative database for B26‑0271/A26‑0100 (for bill text, fiscal impact statement, and committee reports)

If you want, I can retrieve and summarize the actual statutory changes from Act A26‑0100 (Law L26‑0032) once you provide the text or authorize me to fetch it.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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