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Policy Monitoring
CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.
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Public Hearing on Rental Housing Bills in DC: Impact on housing vouchers and rent subsidies
This Thursday, the D.C. Council's Committee for Housing will hold a Housing Public hearing on B25-0049, the "Local Rent Supplement...
Jun 27, 20233 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 26-June 30)
As usual, it is a busy week policy-wise across the Washington DC Metropolitan area, as various government bodies convene to discuss...
Jun 26, 20233 min read


CLPA Agency Spotlight: City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Parks and Recreation
Alexandria, Virginia, is home to over 154,000 residents, and Alexandria's Department of Parks and Recreation is essential to their health...
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Vote Report: CB-042-2023, the Prince George's County Senior Housing Assistance Pilot Program Act
Recently the Prince George's County Council enacted CB-042-2023, the Senior Housing Assistance Pilot Program Act of 2023, intending to...
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Examining Expedited Bill 25-23: Exploring Potential Impact Tax Reforms in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Council is currently examining Expedited Bill 25-23, which, if enacted, would change how taxes are calculated for...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 19-June 23)
Happy Juneteenth!! As always, it is a busy policy week in the DC Area. Here are some of the most important meetings occurring around the...
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Agency Spotlight: Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County, Maryland, is dedicated to addressing the need for affordable housing and...
Jun 16, 20235 min read


How a bill becomes a law: Prince George's County Council (Infographic)
The legislative process in the Prince George's County Council plays a crucial role in shaping local laws and policies. Understanding this...
Jun 13, 20231 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 12-June 16)
This week, various local government bodies across the DC metropolitan area are convening for legislative meetings to discuss and...
Jun 12, 20234 min read


Bill Report: B25-0034 - Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023
B25-0034, "Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023," is a proposed amendment to Washington D.C.'s Women's Health...
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Bill Report: B25-0164, the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2023
Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, discussions surrounding police reform and accountability have gained significant momentum. In...
Jun 6, 20233 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 4-June 9)
While most legislative bodies are currently out of session or conducting routine meetings with limited policy coverage, the DC Council...
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Emergency Rent Control: DC Council to Debate Crucial Amendment
Though initially scheduled for this week, the DC Council did not consider B25-0293 - Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection...
Jun 1, 20232 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (May 30-June 2)
After the Memorial Day holiday, most legislative bodies in the DC area are on recess this week. However, there are a few important...
May 30, 20233 min read


Public Hearing on June 13th: Montgomery County Discusses New Short-Term Rental Regulations
On June 13th, the Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 22-23, Transient Lodging Facilities - Short-Term Residential
May 24, 20232 min read


Washington, DC Mayor issues violence reduction order and introduces new legislation
Recent reports in the media have highlighted how crime in Washington, DC, has reached record highs. Overall, crime in 2023 is up 25%...
May 23, 20232 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (May 22-May 26)
Here are the major meetings happening in the DC Area this week. There will be no DC Council Legislative Meeting or DC State Board of...
May 22, 20233 min read


Institution Spotlight: Charles County's Planning and Growth Management Department
This week, CLPA is highlighting another utilized but poorly understood agency. Today we highlight Charles County's Planning and Growth...
May 19, 20233 min read


Vote Report: DC Council approves resolution supporting the end of the economic blockade of Cuba
Yesterday, the DC Council voted and adopted resolution PR25-0113, "Sense of the Council on the Restoration of Cuban American Relations...
May 17, 20231 min read


DC Resolution to declare that the US should end the economic blockade of Cuba to be voted on today
Today, the DC Council will vote on resolution PR25-0113, "Sense of the Council on the Restoration of Cuban American Relations Resolution...
May 16, 20231 min read
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