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B 26-0268

Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Frumin

Emergency act protected D.C.'s Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program from termination through September 2025, ensuring continued housing assistance for families in crisis.

Act A26-0088 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007541, Expires on Sep 24, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0268

Legislative bill overview

This emergency amendment act protects the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP) in Washington, D.C., likely by preventing its termination or funding cuts during a specified emergency period. The bill was enacted without the Mayor's signature on June 26, 2025, and expired on September 24, 2025, indicating it was a temporary emergency measure with a defined sunset date.

Why is this important

The FRSP appears to be a critical housing assistance program for families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Emergency protection legislation suggests the program faced imminent defunding or elimination, making this act important for maintaining continuity of services to vulnerable populations during a crisis period.

Potential points of contention

  • Temporary vs. permanent solutions: The emergency designation and September 24 expiration date indicate this was a stopgap measure rather than a sustained funding commitment, leaving questions about long-term program viability.
  • Scope of "protection": The bill's specific protections are unclear from available documents—it may have frozen funding, prevented administrative changes, or blocked program modifications without specifying which interventions were most critical.
  • Resource allocation: Emergency protection of one program may raise questions about competing priorities and whether other city services were deprioritized to maintain FRSP funding.

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

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