District of ColumbiaB26-0002Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Cherry Blossom Festival Grant Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More Cherry Blossom festival funding helps vendors

The law raises the Cherry Blossom Festival grant from $1 million to $1.5 million, an extra $500,000. The amended section is effective September 18, 2024, and applies as of October 1, 2024. This is an emergency act and stays in effect for no more than 90 days. The added funding supports the festival and helps local vendors and small businesses.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 1/7/2025

Final Reading, CC