Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services is responsible for oversight and legislation related to agencies and offices regarding welfare and social services, homelessness, and disability services, as well as libraries, community commissions, and government communications services. A full list of agencies is below.

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Committee Members

CHAIRPERSON

  • Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin

COUNCILMEMBERS

  • At-Large Councilmember Robert White
  • At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson
  • Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker
  • Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder

STAFF

  • Dan Passon, Committee Director
  • Elias Benda, Senior Legislative Advisor
  • Emilie Shany, Legislative Assistant

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Phone: 202-727-7905
  • Email: fruminoffice@dccouncil.gov
  • Office Location: John A. Wilson Building, Suite 118

Committee Fiscal Year 2026 Report and Recommendations

The committee has concluded its agency budget oversight hearings and its budget markup session.  A copy of the committee report and recommendations can be found at on our website here. 

 

Agencies Under This Committee

  • Commission on Latino Community Development
  • Department of Human Services
  • District of Columbia Public Library System
  • Interagency Council on Homelessness
  • Office and Commission on Asian and Pacific Islanders Affairs
  • Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment
  • Office and Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys
  • Office and Commission on Latino Affairs
  • Public Access Corporation

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