Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Returns from Taiwan Cultural Exchange Focused on Innovative Housing and Community Development
Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., Chair of the D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing, recently returned from a cultural and policy exchange trip to Taipei, Taiwan. The five-day visit, organized by Taiwan Sister Cities through the support of Hello Taiwan provided an in-depth look at Taipei’s innovative approaches to affordable housing, urban development, […]
Councilmember Robert White Announces Passage of Bills to Exponentially Expand Mentors for DC’s Youth, Help Seniors Avoid Home Foreclosures, and Reduce Housing Fees and Barriers for Pet Owners in Final Legislative Meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2024) – At the final legislative meeting of 2024, the Council passed three groundbreaking bills introduced by At-Large Councilmember Robert White, aimed at improving housing access, supporting youth mentorship, and ensuring stability for homeowners and renters. The bills include the Pets in Housing Act, the Youth Mentorship Through […]
Fighting to Reform DC Governance, Housing, and Public Safety: Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Announces Publication of 2024 Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2024) – At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. today released his 2024 Annual Report, detailing progress during the last year toward reforming District agencies and systems, including the D.C. Housing Authority, the emergency rental assistance program, public safety, and how the District spends taxpayer dollars and tracks effectiveness. […]
Press Release: Councilmember Robert White to Hold Roundtable on the Future of Downtown DC at The Square
For Immediate Release: WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2024) – The Committee on Housing, chaired by Councilmember White, is holding a roundtable on September 24th titled “Shaping Downtown DC: Strategies for Increasing Housing and Building a Vibrant Community.” As technological advancements and shifting economic and cultural trends change the nature of work, housing development strategies must adapt […]
Councilmember Robert White Joins George Washington Law Students and Humane Rescue Alliance to Introduce Pets in Housing Act
For immediate release: WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2024) –Today, Councilmember White introduced the Pets in Housing Act, the country’s most ambitious pets and housing bill to-date. Councilmember White was proud to work with the George Washington University Law School Animal Welfare Project and the Humane Rescue Alliance to develop this bill that makes commonsense reforms […]
Councilmember Robert White Mobilizes Medical Community in Fight Against Gun Violence with new Firearm Injury Prevention Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (March 21, 2024) –Today, Councilmember White introduced the Firearm Injury Prevention Amendment Act to protect more District residents from experiencing gun violence. This bill will require medical professionals renewing their license in DC to take continuing education courses on gun violence prevention and intervention. They will learn how to have a conversation with […]
Press Release: Councilmember Robert White Announces ‘Safer Today, Safer Tomorrow’ Package of Bills to Prevent Youth Violence
WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2024) –Today, Councilmember White introduced the Safer Today, Safer Tomorrow slate of bills focused on preventing youth violence and keeping DC’s young people safe. These bills are crime prevention measures. They speak directly to the realities that youth in DC are facing today. Many young people are looking for safer ways […]
Councilmember Robert White 2023 Annual Report
Councilmembers Allen and White Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safe School Environments for Students with Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Today, At-Large Councilmember Robert White and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen are introducing legislation to ensure that DC students with epilepsy and other seizure disorders are guaranteed safe and supportive learning environments and have access to necessary care and medication in school settings. The Seizure-Safe Schools Amendment Act of 2023 would: “When Oliver reached out […]
Councilmember Robert White Announces Crime Response Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2023) – In response to the crisis of violence District residents are experiencing, today Councilmember Robert White introduced the Whole Government Response to Crime Act of 2023. This crime response bill is the first in a series of public safety bills Councilmember White plans to put forward in the coming months. […]