DC Council Approves $22 Billion 2026 Budget

DC Council approves $22 billion 2026 budget

After hours of debating a slew of last-minute amendments, the D.C. Council voted to approve an almost $22 billion budget for 2026.

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The DC Council yesterday voted 10-2 to approve legislation underlying the District’s fiscal year 2026 budget, but did so only after a series of closely divided votes on multiple amendments to both the Budget Support Act and the Local Budget Act.

Council-Approved FY 2026 Budget Fails to Adequately Meet the Moment

The DC Council cast its second and final vote on the Local Budget Act and Budget Support Act for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Overall, the Council-approved budget fails to adequately meet the moment, underfunding programs that will help residents meet their basic needs amid historic federal cuts to health care and food assistance as DC enters a recession. Despite complaining about the difficult decisions in front of them—cutting funding from programs …

D.C. Council Approves $22 Billion Budget Amid Controversial Amendments

timesng.com: Washington, D.C. — The D.C. Council voted on July 28, 2025, to approve an almost $22 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026 after hours of debate over numerous last-minute amendments. This budget vote marks the culmination of a legislative session filled with contentious discussions. Council Chair Phil Mendelson described the introduction of many amendments […] This post D.C. Council Approves $22 Billion Budget Amid Controversial A…