DC Legislation – Building a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable District food system

ACTION ALERT! Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025: Community Advocacy Guide

January 20, 2026

Community Advocacy Guide: B26-0444 – Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025 Public Hearing: March 25, 2026 The DC Food Policy Council (FPC) is a coalition of local food leaders and government representatives appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to promote a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable food system in the District. The FPC creates Community Advocacy … More ACTION ALERT! Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025: Community Advocacy Guide

What is in the FY2026 District Budget for the DC Food System?

August 6, 2025

On July 28, the D.C. Council approved the District’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget. Mayor Bowser and the Council continued investment in many of the key local programs that promote equitable, healthy, and sustainable local food system. Read on to find out how food programs are funded by local dollars in the next fiscal year … More What is in the FY2026 District Budget for the DC Food System?

Action Alert: Farmers Market Support Act Public Hearing on March 17, 2025

March 4, 2025

Update: The Committee on Health held a public hearing on March 17, 2025 and updated the bill text based on the public input. You can watch the recording of the public hearing here. The DC Council’s Committee on Health held a public hearing on B26-0109 – Farmers Market Support Amendment Act of 2025 on Monday, … More Action Alert: Farmers Market Support Act Public Hearing on March 17, 2025

Universal Free School Meals in DC

February 18, 2025

Update: Bill 26-108 the Universal School Meals Amendment Act of 2025 was introduced on January 31, 2025, after introduction of a similar act and public hearings in 2023. Another public hearing has not yet been scheduled. Background: Universal Free School Meals is a policy that can be passed at the federal or state level to … More Universal Free School Meals in DC

Action Alert! FRESH STARTS ACT of 2023: Community Advocacy Guide

June 26, 2023

UPDATE: The deadline to submit a written/voicemail testimony has been extended to September 15, 2023 to ensure that residents of the DC Jail have be the opportunity to share their comments. You can submit a written testimony via email at judiciary@dccouncil.gov or leave voicemail testimony by calling (202) 630-7585. The DC Council’s Committee on the … More Action Alert! FRESH STARTS ACT of 2023: Community Advocacy Guide

Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act of 2022: Community Advocacy Guide

April 21, 2022

Deadline to Testify if TOMORROW, Friday, April 22, 2022 by 5pm! The Food Policy Council’s 2021 and 2022 Priorities cite decreasing food insecurity and increasing the utilization of federal nutrition program benefits as key steps to support residents in the District. A printable version of this Community Advocacy Guide is available here. The bill can … More Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act of 2022: Community Advocacy Guide

No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021: Community Advocacy Guide

February 3, 2022

The Food Policy Council’s 2021 and 2022 Priorities cite decreasing food insecurity and promoting health equity among at-risk populations. Over the past year, the FPC has strategically collaborated with partner agencies, non-profits, affected residents, and participated in working groups to help support policy recommendations to address the District’s high food insecurity rate among seniors. A … More No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021: Community Advocacy Guide