District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0821 — Pre-Approved Housing Plans Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Housing

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Council
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Establishes a process for pre-approved housing plans.

The bill creates a system for approving housing plans in advance. This aims to simplify the approval process for developers and facilitate housing construction.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This legislation may lead to more construction jobs as housing development becomes more efficient.
  • Families: Families may benefit from a quicker increase in housing availability as developers are encouraged to build more homes.
  • Small Business: This could speed up development for small construction businesses by reducing the time spent on plan approvals.

Summary

Pre-Approved Housing Plans Act of 2026

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Housing

  2. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0821 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. B26-0821 Introduced by Councilmembers R. White, and Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

  • Robert C. Jr. White · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 14 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • White, Robert C. Jr.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (14)

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0821 do?
Pre-Approved Housing Plans Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0821?
B26-0821 is sponsored by White, Robert C. Jr..
What is the current status of B26-0821?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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