DPW Oversight Remarks
DPW is one of the District’s most public-facing agencies, and one of the most important agencies in this committee. When DPW does its job well, there are fewer rats, fewer scofflaw vehicles on the street – cleaner, safer, and more vibrant neighborhoods.
A bottle bill for D.C.
The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 is major environmental legislation that would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent deposit on beverage containers sold in the District.
Nadeau reintroduces bills on housing, parking, taxes
Others address public safety, the use of solitary confinement, sexual harassment, and theatrical wrestling.
Council Passes Two Bills to Crack Down on Road Safety Violations
One allows immediate towing of vehicles with fake tags and obscured license plates; the other strengthens enforcement of food delivery vehicles.
Council Approves Sound Bills
The bills will enhance soundproofing in new homes, protect venues and musicians, and create a mechanism for turning down loud amplified sound
Statement on Order for Empower to Cease Operations
Empower is a ride-hailing company and must follow the rules of ride-hailing companies. What’s most important here is that riders and drivers will be protected from the unscrupulous practices of a business that thought it should be unaccountable to anyone.
ABC 7: Proposed DC law targets fake vehicle registration tags, reckless drivers
“The public is rightfully outraged when they see a vehicle with fake license plates out on the street,” said DC Council Member Brianne Nadeau, who introduced the Fraudulent Vehicle Tag and Parking Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2024.
Bills to Enforce Fake Tags and Regulate Food Delivery Pass Committee
A key vote on Thursday moved forward legislation that would allow immediate towing and impoundment of vehicles with counterfeit or obscured license plates.
Statement on the Attack on Char Bar Kosher Restaurant
I am saddened and angered that someone would use the anniversary of this night of terror against Jews to instill fear and stoke antisemitism. This kind of hate and attempt to instill fear has no place in the District.
Congratulations to Janeese Lewis George on the Birth of Her Son
I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my colleague, Janeese Lewis George, and her husband Kyle, on the joyful arrival of their baby boy. This is a momentous occasion for their family, and I couldn’t be happier for them.
