District of ColumbiaPR26-0521Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Budget Enhancement Request Litigation Authorization Resolution of 2026

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Council lawyer can seek budget data in court

The Council’s Office of the General Counsel can start, join, or defend court cases. It can act in any court or tribunal in the name of the Council. The goal is to get agency budget enhancement requests that the law requires agencies to send to the Council. The resolution takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 8 • No: 5

House vote • 2/3/2026

Final Reading