Statement from Councilmember Robert C. White Jr. on the Federal Occupation of Washington, D.C. and the Mayor’s Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC — Washington, D.C. is under federal occupation. This is not normal. This is not acceptable. And I will not pretend otherwise. Masked agents are snatching people off the streets into unmarked cars. Parents are disappearing while their children are left behind, terrified. Workers
Councilmember Robert White Announces Housing Committee Markup of the RENTAL Act
WASHINGTON, DC — The Council’s Committee on Housing will hold a markup of the Mayor’s Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025, a major legislative proposal that seeks to reshape how the District governs rental housing,
Councilmember Robert White Takes Stand Against Flawed Detention Policy, Urges Council to Prioritize Proven Public Safety Solutions
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, I introduced an amendment to the PEACE DC Omnibus legislation that removes provisions making the Secure DC expansion of pretrial detention permanent. Because we need to face the truth, it’s a lie that pretrial detention is
Councilmember Robert White’s FY26 Housing Budget Priorities Put People First
This year’s budget season is one of the toughest we’ve seen in a long time. We’re facing a major deficit, and I know the choices we make now will shape who can afford to live in DC tomorrow. That’s why
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