District of ColumbiaDuke District BID would receive $1 million for neighborhood improvements
After mayoral approval or a veto override and congressional review, D.C. would give Duke District BID $1 million for improvements in Greater Shaw/U Street.
What it does
After required approvals and congressional review, Duke District BID would receive $1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 to improve conditions in Greater Shaw/U Street.
Argument forThe grant could help Duke District BID improve neighborhood conditions for businesses, residents, property owners, and visitors in Greater Shaw/U Street.
Argument againstDirecting $1 million to one neighborhood organization could leave less money in the fund for other needs.
More detail
D.C.’s Department of Small and Local Business Development would award Duke District BID a $1 million grant from the fund named in the law. The grant would support improvements for property owners, businesses, residents, and visitors in Greater Shaw/U Street. The act would require mayoral approval or a Council override of a veto, followed by a 30-day congressional review. The grant would be due in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The act would expire 225 days after taking effect.
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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
- Oct 19Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 02, 2026To Governor
- Oct 6Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 25Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0790 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 22First ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 22Retained by the Council
- Sep 21B26-0790 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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