Bill Will Allow Non-Binary Gender Option on District Driver’s Licenses – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Councilmember Nadeau introduces bill to ensure gender nonconforming individuals can obtain accurate identification
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill to allow District residents to select a non-binary gender option on their licenses, learner’s permits, or ID cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill will allow residents to indicate their gender as non-binary, designated with an X instead of M or F. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso, Robert C. White, Jr., Charles Allen, Elissa Silverman, and Mary Cheh. It was co-sponsored by Councilmembers Jack Evans, Anita Bonds, Trayon White, Sr., and Vincent C. Gray.
Nadeau Statement on Passing of Councilmember Jim Graham – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau issued the following statement following the news that former Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Jim Graham passed away:
“I offer my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Councilmember Graham. It was no secret that we did not always see eye to eye, but there was no question as to his deep love for the people of Ward 1. As a Councilmember he leaves a legacy of fierce advocacy on behalf of District residents. As the director of the Whitman Walker Clinic his tireless work fighting for LGBTQ rights and to end HIV/AIDS was pioneering and touched lives across the District and around the country. In his many years of service, he was dedicated to leaving the world a better place than he found it. He will be missed.”
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Nadeau Resolution Honors Jewish Refugees Turned Away From the U.S. During WWII – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Remember the St. Louis Day is a reminder of the consequences of rejecting refugees in need
WASHINGTON – The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau that remembers Jewish refugees who were denied entry into the US during WWII and later perished in the Holocaust. The resolution designates May 13, 2017 as Remember the St. Louis Day, a reminder of the tragedy that comes with refusing to welcome refugees and those seeking asylum from war and persecution. Councilmember Nadeau will formally present the resolution to members of Washington’s Jewish community during the Council’s legislative meeting on May 2. She co-introduced the resolution with Councilmember Brandon T. Todd.
Nadeau Bill Protects TANF Benefits for District Families – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Chair of Human Services Committee introduces bill to ensure families are not pushed into homelessness
Washington – As part of her commitment to ensure children in the District aren’t at risk, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced legislation that extends TANF benefits to ensure families living on the edge aren’t forced into homelessness and no children are at risk because their family loses TANF. The bill is based on the consensus recommendations of the TANF Hardship Extension Policy Working Group, a broad coalition of providers, advocates, customers and lawmakers who met last year to recommend a path forward for the District’s TANF program. It is co-introduced by Councilmembers R. White, T. White, McDuffie, Silverman and Todd, and co-sponsored by Councilmember Allen.
Nadeau Bills Support the Health of D.C.’s Immigrant Population – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduces bills to make Alliance coverage easier to maintain, study mental health needs
Washington – As part of her ongoing efforts to protect the District’s immigrant community, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced legislation that makes it easier for immigrants to retain their health benefits through the District’s Alliance program, and that seeks to ensure the District has enough resources to treat trauma as families are separated and people continue to be prosecuted under the new administration.
Nadeau Bill Seeks to Eradicate Street Harassment – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Majority of D.C. Councilmembers sign onto effort to increase public safety
Washington – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced legislation that aims to target and eradicate street harassment in the District through education, awareness, data collection and culture change. The Councilmember spearheaded the first-ever Council roundtable on street harassment in December 2015 to bring attention to an experience that is all too common for many District residents. The bill is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Silverman, Grosso, Allen, Evans, R. White, and T. White.
Nadeau Seeks Clarification on DMV Handling of Immigrant Personal Information – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Washington – Working to fulfill her pledge to do everything she can to protect D.C. residents, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau is seeking clarification from the District Department of Motor Vehicles about how it protects the personal information of immigrants, including information related to their legal presence, and if it has received requests for that information from federal authorities.
Nadeau Invites Chaffetz to Human Services Committee Hearings – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Given his interest in managing the affairs of the District of Columbia, today Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau invited Congressman Jason Chaffetz to join upcoming performance oversight hearings of the D.C. Council Committee on Human Services, which she chairs.
As the committee’s guest, he would have the opportunity to join District Councilmembers in asking tough oversight questions of D.C. agency directors and public witnesses. She will keep a seat reserved for him.
Nadeau Introduces Bill to Provide Immigration Legal Services in DC – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Washington – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced legislation to provide immigration legal services for the District’s documented and undocumented immigrant residents. Nadeau announced the legislation late last week at a speech at Georgetown University where she was joined by immigrant rights organizations, direct service non-profits, and student advocates and called for a long-term approach to immigration rights.
Introducing the Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Main Street – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
New Main Street and Clean Team will Help Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Thrive
This week I officially launched the District’s newest Main Street organization which will cover Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. I secured funding for the organization because it will grow our small businesses, build a stronger community, and allow both Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights to thrive in their own unique ways.
In addition, I recently secured funding for and supported the expansion of the Ward 1 Clean Team, which will now bring additional resources to keep Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant cleaner as the neighborhoods continue to grow. I also secured $250,000 for gang violence prevention activities in Ward 1, which will go to local nonprofits working with youth.
