Press Releases

Today, the Committee on Health approved its recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025 Local Budget Act and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act. The Committee held five public hearings for the agencies under its purview in April to inform their work. The Committee’s budget recommendations focused on protecting and improving the health and well being of our District residents through funding essential services.

Councilmember Christina Henderson issued the following statement on the recent student protests on DC college campuses.

Today, At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson released the following statement regarding the recent Monumental Sports announcement...

Washington, DC - Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Advancing the Range of Reproductive Options for Washingtonians (ARROW) Act of 2024.

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Councilmember Christina Henderson issued the following statement on the Council’s first vote on the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024.

Washington, DC – This week, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Enhancing Mental Health Crisis Support and Hospitalization Amendment Act of 2024. The bill would strengthen the District’s mental health processes regarding involuntary and voluntary commitment procedures.