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Nadeau Bill Would Bring DC Housing Authority Under Mayoral Control

WASHINGTON – Working to protect the District’s public housing, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill today that would move the D.C. Housing Authority from an independent agency to an agency under Mayoral control.

February 5, 2019, 10:52 am

Bedbug Control Act

On January 8, 2019, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced the Bedbug Control Act of 2019, which aims to control the spread of bedbugs by giving homeowners and tenants more information about bedbugs and giving DCRA more authority to inspect, as well as other provisions. Details are below.

January 8, 2019, 4:03 pm

Nadeau Introduces Rainy Day Refund Act to Increase Refunds for DC Taxpayers

WASHINGTON – Nearly one in five District taxpayers could get a larger tax refund under a bill re-introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau. The Rainy Day Refund Act gives low income taxpayers who use the Earned Income Tax Credit a 50 percent “savings match” if they opt to save a portion of their refund for a “rainy day” by deferring part of their refund for six months. Deferring and increasing the refund amount is an evidence-based approach that lifts more taxpayers out of poverty by encouraging savings and helping families weather unpredictable fluctuations in income.

January 8, 2019, 1:21 pm

D.C. Council to Vote on “Red Flag” Gun Bill, Public Restrooms Plan

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the D.C. Council will vote on “red flag” gun legislation that gives residents and police more tools to reduce access to firearms by those who are a risk to themselves or others. They will also vote on legislation that would lead to public restroom facilities and incentives for businesses that make restrooms available to the public. The bills, written and introduced by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, will reduce gun violence and provide dignified facilities for residents experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Tomorrow, both will receive their first of two required votes to

December 3, 2018, 4:20 pm

End-of-Year Activity at the Council

The Council has until the end of the year to pass any remaining bills before newly reelected members are sworn in and the new Council period begins in 2019. This means a flurry of activity as we wrap up.

November 26, 2018, 1:35 pm

Councilmembers Call on Mayor to Restore Housing Counseling Funding

WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau called on Mayor Bowser to restore funding cuts to housing counseling providers, a critical resource for residents seeking affordable housing. The letter suggests a possible source of funding: a surplus in dedicated tax revenue to the Housing Production Trust Fund.

October 4, 2018, 3:34 pm

Nadeau Introduces Elaine’s Law to Protect Survivors of Abuse in Divorce Proceedings

Today as members of the D.C. Council wear purple for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced the Alimony Justice for Injured Spouses Amendment Act of 2018 or "Elaine's Law" to protect spouses from having to pay alimony, legal fees and other spousal support to their abusers in divorce proceedings. The bill is co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso and Anita Bonds.

October 2, 2018, 10:24 am

Nadeau Hosts Ward 1 Education Town Hall on Search for Public Schools Chancellor and Deputy Mayor for Education

On September 17, Councilmember Nadeau hosted a Ward 1 Town Hall meeting focused on the search for the District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor and the Deputy Mayor for Education. The event was an opportunity for residents of Ward 1 to share their thoughts on this search and hear from Councilmember David Grosso, Chair of the Education Committee, and Laura Wilson Phelan, Ward 1 Representative on the State Board of Education. Attendees split into three groups where they worked on and answered questions about their priorities for each position which were shared at the meeting with a representative from the

September 28, 2018, 3:40 pm

Nadeau, Joined by Full Council, Calls on ICE to Cease Racial Profiling, Return Detained Washingtonians

WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau was joined by all members of the D.C. Council calling on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to cease racially profiling people in the District of Columbia and return detained Washingtonians.

September 20, 2018, 4:26 pm

Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options

WASHINGTON – The healthy beverage choice will be an easy choice for kids and parents under a new bill introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau. The Healthy Beverages for Kids Meals Act of 2018 aims to reduce childhood obesity by making healthy choices like water, milk, and 100% fruit juices the default beverage option for all restaurant’s kids’ meals in Washington, DC. Families would still be able to order other beverage items upon request at restaurants. The bill is co-introduced by Councilmember David Grosso and is supported by the American Heart Association.

September 18, 2018, 12:04 pm

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