District of ColumbiaB26-0264Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Local Budget Temporary Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

11 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 4 costs, 4 mixed.

More funding for emergencies and 911

The CFO moves certified balances into the General Fund and then transfers $152.3 million to the FEMS Reform Fund and $7.7 million to 911 and 311 accounts in FY2025. The law also adds $15 million to the Emergency Planning and Security Fund. It repays $62.19 million to the Contingency Reserve Fund. Amounts become available under the approved FY2025 and FY2026 financial plans.

Workforce training funds cut sharply

The law rescinds $187.85 million from the Workforce Investments Account in FY2025. It also reduces Financing and Other funds by a net $177.00 million. This large cut can reduce job training and placement services supported by the city.

FY2025 local budget trimmed and shifted

The law reduces the District’s FY2025 local budget by $236.9 million. It rescinds $321.5 million from local funds and $13.48 million from Medicaid payments. It adds $133.47 million to other funds and $7.67 million to dedicated taxes. These are one-time changes for FY2025 across many agencies and funds.

More help for special education and tuition

Public Education gets a net increase of $8.05 million for FY2025. Special Education Transportation gets $17.07 million more for student transport. Non‑Public Tuition gets $8 million more to cover placements. These funds support students with special needs and families using non‑public schooling.

More money for police and corrections

Public Safety and Justice funding increases by $30.17 million in FY2025. The police department gets $19.49 million more. Corrections gets $12.23 million more. Youth rehabilitation gets $11.78 million more. These additions support policing, jail operations, and youth services.

Cuts to housing and development funds

Economic Development and Regulation funding drops by $34.73 million in FY2025. This includes a $21 million cut to the Housing Production Trust Fund Subsidy. Enterprise and other funds fall by $43.06 million, including cuts to PILOT repayments and the TIF program. These changes can slow affordable housing and development projects.

Human services up, Medicaid funding down

Human Support Services funding increases by $30.88 million in FY2025. The Department of Human Services gets $51.94 million more for aid programs. Medicaid payments are cut by $13.48 million. Low‑income residents and Medicaid enrollees may see mixed changes in services and access.

Capital projects reshuffled and arts grants

The law changes many FY2025 capital project budgets. For example, Archives funding drops by $56.38 million, while Congress Heights Modernization rises by $5 million. It also provides FY2025 arts capital grants: $4 million to the National Theatre, $500,000 to the Howard Theatre, and $285,000 to the Lincoln Theatre. These moves shift money among projects and cultural sites.

City operations and energy funds change

Operations and Infrastructure funding drops by $41.73 million in FY2025, including a $20.58 million cut at the Department of Energy and Environment. The Department of Public Works gets a net $5.20 million increase. The Sustainable Energy Trust Fund’s yearly minimum falls to $3.5 million, and FY2025 is set at $34.42 million. Money in the Tree Fund stays available through September 30, 2025.

City administration budgets trimmed

Governmental Direction and Support falls by $9.44 million in FY2025. For example, $351,606 is cut from the Board of Elections. $6.06 million is added to the Department of General Services. Overall, several administrative lines are reduced or shifted.

Timing changes for Healthy DC, Paid Leave

As of September 18, 2024, the law removes FY2025 from scheduled Healthy DC transfers, delaying those payments to FY2026. It also repeals two transfer rules tied to the Universal Paid Leave Implementation Fund. These changes alter how these funds receive money in FY2025 and FY2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 35 • No: 2

House vote • 9/17/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 7/28/2025

Other

Yes: 11 • No: 1