Bill > B26-0098

This bill amends the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Amendment Act of 1999 to include public transit employees as eligible recipients for housing assistance programs. Specifically, it defines "public transit employee" as someone working for a mass transit system that is publicly owned or subsidized by the District of Columbia. This expansion means that individuals employed by such transit systems, in addition to existing eligible groups like District government employees, first responders, and educators, can now qualify for housing assistance. The bill also clarifies that public transit employees are eligible for housing assistance regardless of whether their employment is directly with the District of Columbia government or as an educator.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0098