D.C. attorney general tells CFO to ignore Congress on tax law dispute
Washington Business Journal • February 24, 2026
The D.C. government could be facing a $700 million revenue shortfall through 2029.
District officials to figure out next steps after Congress blocks tax code changes
ABC News 7 • February 13, 2026
District officials are figuring out next steps after the Senate passed legislation preventing the D.C. Council from opting out of more than a dozen tax provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Senate votes to block DC’s tax code, but Chairman Mendelson says Congress review period has expired
WUSA9 • February 12, 2026 • Revenue & Budget
With a 49-47 vote, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to block the DC Council’s decision to divorce from some of the tax breaks in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’.
In rare move, Congress exerts power over D.C. and blocks tax policy
The Washington Post • February 12, 2026 • Revenue & Budget
City officials warn that the move could cost D.C. roughly $600 million in revenue through 2029 and cause major complications for tax season.
Congress seeks DCs compliance with One Big Beautiful Act; city fears $600M impact
ABC News 7 • February 10, 2026
Legislation that would directly impact the District of Columbia’s budget over the next few years is making its way through Congress.
Opinion: D.C. must restore TANF to pull more children out of poverty
The 51st • February 10, 2026
Planned changes to Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families will impact 15,000 children, pushing them deeper into poverty.
Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code
Roll Call • February 10, 2026
Move from Congress would be a troubling sign, local advocates say — both for the District’s budget and its autonomy
Baby steps: Janeese Lewis George pledges universal affordable child care for D.C.
The 51st • February 6, 2026
It’s not free, and her plan faces fiscal challenges.
House rejects D.C. tax changes, potentially costing the city $600M in revenue
The Washington Post • February 4, 2026
If passed by the Senate, the measure could lead to a months-long suspension of the city’s tax filing system.
DC looking to oppose a disapproval resolution that would repeal DC’s child tax credit
WUSA9 • February 3, 2026
DC looking to oppose a disapproval resolution from the House that would repeal DC’s child tax credit and increase an existing earned income tax credit.