The "Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Act of 2025" proposes a budget of $21,835,987,793 for the District of Columbia government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The budget is designed to address economic challenges, including the anticipated loss of 40,000 federal jobs and a projected $1 billion revenue decrease over four years. Key allocations include $30 million for the Metropolitan Police Department, $2.8 billion for DC Public Schools, and $160 million for the Housing Production Trust Fund. The act emphasizes that total appropriated operating expenses shall not exceed the District's total revenues for the fiscal year and includes provisions for the reprogramming and transfer of funds, particularly those received from federal relief acts.

The bill also outlines specific funding allocations for various departments and programs, including over $7.4 billion for human support services and significant investments in education and public safety. It mandates that public charter schools receive 35% of local funds appropriated for Fiscal Year 2027 and includes provisions for the continuous availability of certain funds until September 30, 2026. Additionally, the bill authorizes the expenditure of funds from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve Account for capital construction projects, with a net increase of $627,516,000 allocated for these initiatives. Overall, the legislation aims to provide a comprehensive financial framework to support essential services and development initiatives across the District.