Councilmember Henderson Introduces Legislation toIncrease Residents’ Access to Oral Health Care
October 19, 2026
Today, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Dental Hygienist Amendment Act of 2026 to expand access to critical preventative oral health care by creating a pathway for internationally educated dentists already living in our communities to become licensed dental hygienists in the District.
Read More Councilmember Henderson Introduces Legislation to Protect Renters and Buyers from False Advertisement Practices
October 9, 2026
Today, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Restricting Editing and Alterations in Listing Photos Amendment Act of 2026 to protect District residents from misleading real estate advertisements that use digitally altered or AI-generated photos.
Read MoreCouncilmember Henderson Introduces Legislation to Establish Greater Transparency and Fairness for Health Care Reimbursement
October 5, 2026
Today, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Transparency in Downcoding Amendment Act of 2026.
Read MoreCouncilmember Henderson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Accountability, Oversight, and Patient Safety at Saint Elizabeths Hospital
October 5, 2026
Today, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Saint Elizabeths Hospital Independence and Governance Amendment Act of 2026.
Read MoreStatement on the Closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Postpartum Maternity Unit
July 20, 2026
On Monday, July 20, the following is a statement from Councilmember Henderson on the closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Postpartum Maternity Unit
Read MoreCouncilmember Henderson Introduces Legislation to Increase Rodent Abatement Efforts
June 24, 2026
On Monday, June 22, Councilmember Henderson introduced the Rodent Education and Management Yields Results (REMY) Amendment Act of 2026. The bill targets eliminating food sources for rodents while protecting residents from health risks associated with untrained application of rodenticides.
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