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B 26-0168

Modification Nos. M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, M0013, and M0014 to Contract No. CW101558 with Everyone Home DC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC authorized six contract modifications with Everyone Home DC for homelessness services via emergency legislation, details undisclosed to public oversight.

Act A26-0060 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 005326, Expires on Jul 23, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0168

Legislative bill overview

This emergency act authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and pay for six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to an existing agreement (CW101558) with Everyone Home DC, an organization focused on homelessness services. The modifications adjust the scope, timeline, or financial terms of the original contract to address changing programmatic needs.

Why is this important

Contract modifications to homelessness services directly affect vulnerable populations and the delivery of critical support services in DC. The emergency designation indicates the city determined these changes were urgent enough to bypass standard legislative review timelines, potentially affecting service continuity or funding for housing and support programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no public details about what these six modifications entail, their individual costs, or justification for emergency treatment, making public scrutiny difficult
  • Emergency designation validity: Whether these modifications genuinely qualified as emergencies warranting expedited passage rather than standard legislative review is unclear
  • Contract accountability: No specification of performance metrics, oversight mechanisms, or how the city will ensure effective use of funds with Everyone Home DC

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

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