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CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.
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Jun 7, 20231 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 6, 20233 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 1, 20232 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...

May 24, 20232 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 23, 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 22, 20233 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 16, 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 15, 20233 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (May 15-May 19)
It's a busy policy week across the DC Area. In DC, there is a Legislative Meeting on Tuesday at noon. During the meeting, the Council...


May 11, 20232 min read
Police Transparency and Accountability Bill Has First Reading in PGC Council
CB-056-2023, known as "Community Policing Data and Reports," was recently presented to the Prince George's County Council by...

May 8, 20233 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (May 8-May 13)
This week in the DC Area, there will be ongoing budget discussions related to the FY24 budget. The Montgomery County Council and Board of...


May 4, 20231 min read
Update: Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act Vote Postponed
On Tuesday, the DC Council was scheduled to hear B25-0164 - Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2023...


May 2, 20233 min read
Bill to Reduce the Use of Plastic Carryout Bags in Second Reading (PGC Council)
CB-032-2023, the Better Bag Bill, is in its second reading in the Prince George's County Council. The Better Bag Bill aims to reduce the...

Apr 17, 20232 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (April 17-April 22)
It is a quiet week policy-wise in the DC Area. The Maryland General Assembly and Virginia General Assembly have both adjourned for the...

Apr 13, 20233 min read
April 25th Public Hearing on the Landlord Retaliation for Rent Stabilization Act
On April 25th, the Prince George’s County Council will have a public hearing on CB-51-2023, the Landlord Retaliation for Rent...

Feb 27, 20234 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (February 27-March 3rd)
This week the Maryland General Assembly will have several committee bill hearings. There are several bills to pay attention such as:...

Jan 23, 20234 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (January 23rd-January 27th)
This week CLPA will begin its coverage of the Maryland and Virginia General Assembly. Throughout the week, we will highlight legislation...

Nov 28, 20223 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 28th-December 2nd)
Hopefully, everyone had a good Thanksgiving! There are not many meetings this week after the break, but here is a list of the most...


Nov 22, 20223 min read
Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Bill Protecting Health Professionals Marked-up in DC Council
This week the DC Council marked-up B24-0830, Protecting Health Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Amendment Act of 2022. If...

Nov 21, 20223 min read
CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 21st-November 25th)
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there are not too many meetings occurring around the DC Area this week. However, there are still...


Nov 16, 20222 min read
First Reading of Automatic Voter Registration Bill Held in DC Council
This week the DC Council had the first reading of B24-0951, the Automatic Voter Registration Expansion Amendment Act of 2022. This bill...
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