The Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2025 is a proposal from the Council of the District of Columbia aimed at securing federal appropriations for the District's budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill specifies funding allocations for various agencies, including $282,076,000 for the District of Columbia Courts and $310,840,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, among others. It also addresses funding for educational programs, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language concerning the compensation of the Chief Financial Officer and the Council's responsibilities in budget adoption, ensuring that the federal budget is submitted to Congress without revision while allowing for presidential recommendations.
Moreover, the bill introduces several amendments to enhance budgetary processes and governance in the District. It requires that any supplements to the annual budget be approved by a majority vote of the Council following a public hearing and prohibits the expenditure of funds exceeding $500,000 without Council approval. The bill also expands the scope of sales and use taxes to include transactions in federal buildings and by government-sponsored enterprises. Other significant changes include increasing maximum award amounts for eligible students under the District of Columbia College Access Act, expanding the Board of Elections from three to five members, and modifying budget submission processes for certain agencies. The bill concludes with provisions for its effective date and a fiscal impact statement.