Press Releases

While the District has seen growth in the workforce, the earnings between men and women are not reflective of a forward-moving city. According to data from the Census Bureau and the National Partnership for Women & Families, as of December 2022, the wage gap in the District of Columbia is marginally wider than the national average, with women making 81.9 cents for every dollar paid to men.

Dear Mayor Bowser, Congratulations on being sworn in for a historic third term. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your Administration on a variety of shared priorities that help to elevate opportunity in all of our zip codes. As in prior years, I wanted to share my priorities for consideration as you work to put together your proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.

Washington, DC - This week, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced legislation to reduce barriers to homeownership and resources experienced by many District residents via the Community Land Trusts’ Access and Homeowner Support Amendment Act of 2023.

Washington, DC- Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson released the following statement regarding the Congressional votes on resolutions to overturn B24-416: Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (RCCA) and B24-300: Local Resident Voting Right Act of 2021:

Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Henderson re-introduced the DC Advancing College Hopes for Immigrants’ Education and Vocational Enrichment Scholarship (DC ACHIEVES) Establishment Act of 2023. This legislation would create a fund for costs associated with higher education solely available to undocumented high school graduates in the District. We must be intentional about investing in all of our young people so that they can use their skillsets to positively contribute to DC’s local economy.

Washington, DC- Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Fairness in Renting Clarification Amendment Act of 2023. This legislation clarifies that landlords may not charge exorbitant fees associated with processing applications for rental housing, raises the notice period for rent increases from 30 days to 60 days, and prohibits landlords from charging new or departing tenants with fees associated with “turning over” units.