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

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

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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

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

Final Reading, CC