District of ColumbiaB26-0663Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Temporary Act of 2026

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

15 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 11 mixed.

Cuts to workforce and budget funding

The law cuts Fiscal Year 2026 funding for Financing and Other by $173.4 million. It removes $92.4 million from Workforce Investments and $95 million from Repayment of Loans and Interest. The law does not specify changes to a person’s loan payments or employment services.

$150 million moved from rainy-day reserve

In Fiscal Year 2026, the law directs the District to move $150 million from its Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to the General Fund’s unassigned balance. The money is available under the approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget plan. The law does not provide a direct household payment or specify a change to services.

Mixed funding for housing and shelters

The law adds $25 million for an additional bridge housing location. It cuts $40 million from Single Shelter Replacement 5 and $56.3 million from the Housing Authority’s Development and Rehabilitation project. The law does not say how many households or properties are affected.

Grants for Children’s National site studies

The law lets the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development issue one or more grants to Children’s National Hospital. Grant money can pay only for site assessments for a new hospital campus. The law sets no grant amount and does not require the Deputy Mayor to award a grant.

More funding for Capital One project

The law adds $40 million to the Capital One project budget for Fiscal Year 2026. It does not explain the project’s purpose or identify who benefits.

Cuts to housing, college and venue funds

The law cuts $16.3 million from Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise and Other Funds. The reductions include $10 million from the Housing Production Trust Fund, about $3 million from the University of the District of Columbia, and about $3.3 million from the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. The law does not specify which services will change.

More money for District police

The law adds $15.1 million in local funding to District public safety and justice agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. The Metropolitan Police Department gets $18.7 million more, and the Department of Corrections gets $2.8 million more. Other agencies in the group have funding cuts.

Mixed funding for city bridge projects

The law adds $27.6 million for Benning Road bridges and transportation improvements. It also cuts $61 million from the H Street Bridge budget. The law does not say how these changes affect construction or travel.

More funding for public works

The law adds $28.6 million to District operations and infrastructure funding for Fiscal Year 2026. The Department of Public Works receives $36.3 million in local funds. Several agencies, including the District Department of Transportation, have net funding cuts.

More money for city government offices

The law adds $18.9 million to District government support funding for Fiscal Year 2026. The Board of Elections gets $2.5 million, and the Department of General Services gets about $16.2 million. The Office of Campaign Finance receives $5 million, while other agencies have funding cuts.

Special fund money moves to city budget

The law directs the District’s Chief Financial Officer to move specified balances and revenue from designated accounts into the General Fund during Fiscal Year 2026. Examples include money from health, long-term care, transportation, and energy funds. The transfers support the revised Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget plan.

Lower funding for health and family services

The law cuts $48.2 million in local funding from the Human Support Services portfolio for Fiscal Year 2026. The Department of Health Care Finance loses $47.3 million, while the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services receive smaller increases. The law does not change a person’s eligibility or benefit amount.

More housing authority support, trust fund cut

The law adds $20.5 million for the Housing Authority Payment in Fiscal Year 2026. It cuts $10 million from the Housing Production Trust Fund Subsidy and reduces some other agency funding. The overall portfolio increase does not mean every housing program gets more money.

Mixed funding for school and college projects

The law adds about $7 million for heating and air-conditioning replacement in District public schools. It cuts $25 million from Shaw-Howard University infrastructure. The law does not identify the schools or facilities affected or say how student services or costs change.

More funding for public schools

The law adds $64.5 million in local funding to the District’s public education system for Fiscal Year 2026. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education receives $35.6 million, and public charter schools receive $33.1 million. Cuts to other accounts partly offset these increases.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 9/22/2026

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 6/23/2026

First Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0