Press Releases

Read more on Councilmember Henderson's press releases and statements.

Councilmember Henderson Issues a Statement on the Declaration of a State of Emergency in the District of Columbia

August 11, 2025
Today, the President of the United States has taken the unprecedented and unnecessary step to utilize the services of the Metropolitan Police Department through a declaration of a federal state of emergency.
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Councilmember Henderson Issues Statement on Vote to Revitalize Robert F. Kennedy Stadium and Bring the Washington Commanders Back to DC

August 1, 2025
Today the Council of the District of Columbia approved a significant legislative package to bring the Commanders back to Washington, DC, and revitalize the existing Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium campus, including mixed-use development with affordable housing.
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Councilmember Henderson Introduces Charter Amendment to Prohibit Expelled Councilmembers from Serving for 5 Years after Expulsion

June 11, 2025
On Monday, June 9, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Public Service Exception Charter Amendment Act of 2025.
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Councilmember Christina Henderson Introduces Legislation to Reform Reporting Requirements for DC Government Education Agencies

June 6, 2025
On Wednesday, May 28, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Education Reports Simplification Amendment Act of 2025.
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Councilmember Christina Henderson Issues Statement on Recent Violence in the District

May 22, 2025
Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson issued the following statement on the recent violent incidents in the District.
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Councilmember Henderson Re-Introduces Legislation to Improve Education Outcomes and Businesses’ Safety Concerns

January 22, 2025
This week, Councilmember Christina Henderson re-introduced legislation to improve classroom experiences for students and reduce potential crime and safety concerns in the District via three bills: the Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025, the Advancing Equity in Special Education Protocols Amendment Act of 2025, and the Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Amendment Act of 2025.
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