District of ColumbiaD.C. Council recognized a week to encourage quitting smoking
The D.C. Council recognized September 21 through 27, 2026, as a week to promote quitting smoking among District residents.
What it does
The D.C. Council recognized September 21 through 27, 2026, as DC Calls It Quits Week to draw attention to quitting smoking and available support.
Argument forNaming a week for quitting could help residents who smoke notice the existing campaign and its support resources.
Argument againstA named week might do little for residents who need counseling or medicine to quit, because the resolution provides no new treatment.
More detail
The D.C. Council recognized a week focused on quitting smoking. The recognition concerns District residents, especially people who smoke. The resolution took effect immediately and recognizes September 21 through September 27, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 22Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0191Latest
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 22Final Reading, CCMinor
- Sep 22Retained by the Council
- Sep 16CER26-0196 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Sep 22Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0191Latest
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