District of ColumbiaB26-0271Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Trayon White Sr. (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More training and voice for residents

DCHA must run a training program for the City‑Wide Resident Advisory Board. Trainings cover housing laws, leadership, communication, and negotiation, and residents help design them. The Authority must give the resident board copies of board resolutions at least 24 hours before meetings. The Authority must seek and consider the resident board’s input before changes that affect residents.

Stronger oversight and faster reporting

The Executive Director must file a report within 15 days after each quarter on HUD fixes, faster leasing, repairs to substandard units, maintenance, waitlists, and money and contracting controls. Any policies or reports sent to HUD must also be sent to the Council within 48 hours. The board reviews HUD findings monthly, invites the resident board to report each quarter, and sends a written reply within 45 days. If the Council asks, a quorum of board members must attend and testify at oversight hearings.

Temporary board takes over DC Housing Authority

The law replaces the old DCHA board once at least five new members are sworn in. The temporary board has 9 voting members and 2 non‑voting seats (the CFO’s office and the resident board president). The Mayor appoints most members with Council confirmation; some seats serve automatically and some initial picks do not need confirmation. Members serve two‑year terms; the Mayor fills vacancies, and one seat is filled by the Council. The board meets at least 10 times a year, posts regular meetings one week ahead, and allows public comment. Five members make a quorum. DCHA must assign at least two full‑time legal or policy staff to the board, with research kept confidential unless the member allows sharing. The board is added to the Confirmation Act.

Temporary law timeline and sunset

The law takes effect after the Mayor signs it or the Council overrides a veto, and after a 30‑day congressional review. The law expires 225 days after it takes effect. When it ends, the temporary board and its rules stop.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Trayon White Sr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 24 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2025

First Reading