The Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2025 proposes the federal budget for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates specific funding amounts 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. The bill also addresses funding for education, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, with particular emphasis on resident tuition support and school improvement initiatives.
In addition to budget allocations, the bill amends existing legal language concerning the District of Columbia Council and the Chief Financial Officer, ensuring that the CFO's compensation cannot be reduced during their tenure. It also updates the budget adoption process, requiring that the federal portion be submitted to the President without revision but with recommendations. Other amendments include a majority vote requirement for budget supplements, enhanced transparency regarding contingency cash reserves, and the expansion of sales and use taxes. The bill further modifies the District of Columbia College Access Act to increase award amounts for students and expands the Board of Elections from three to five members, among other legislative measures.