District of ColumbiaB26-0122Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Proposed Contract No. DCCB-2025-F-0003 with Edelson PC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

District approves $85M for lead-pipe cases

The District approves a multiyear contract with Edelson PC. The firm helps the Attorney General investigate and sue over lead water pipes. The government can pay up to $85 million for past and future legal work. The Council allows this hire outside the usual procurement steps. The law takes effect on approval or override and ends after 90 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Act A26-0039 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003351, Expires on Jun 24, 2025
3/28/2025House
Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0039, Expires on Jun 24, 2025
3/26/2025House
Returned from Mayor
3/25/2025House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Mar 25, 2025
3/11/2025House
Legislative Meeting
3/4/2025House
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
2/13/2025House
B26-0122 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
2/12/2025House

Bill Text

Enrollment
3/4/2025
PDF
Introduced
2/12/2025
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