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Heat Emergency Alert: July 1 – July 5, 2026

The District of Columbia has issued an Extreme Heat Alert effective Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5, due to anticipated temperatures exceeding 100°F and heat indices above 105°F. The Office of Councilmember Frumin is committed to ensuring all residents have access to cooling resources and shelter during this time. Emergency Assistance & Shelter If you are in need of shelter or transportation to a cooling location, please utilize the following resources: Shelter Hotline: Call 202-399-7093 or 311. This line is available 24/7. Transportation: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Shelter Hotline can provide on-demand welfare checks and transportation to a safe, air-conditioned cooling location. Availability: There is sufficient capacity in District shelters 24/7. If you are experiencing homelessness or need relief from the heat, please do not hesitate to call.   Cooling Resources & Buses In addition to standard cooling centers, the following resource is available: MLK Library Cooling Buses: Available July 3, 4, and 5, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ward 3 Cooling: Cooling Busses will be located in Tenleytown between…

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PRESS RELEASE – Councilmember Frumin Introduces Legislation to Improve How Child Support Reaches DC Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134 WASHINGTON, DC — Councilmember Matt Frumin (Ward 3), Chair of the Committee on Human Services, today introduced the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, alongside Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Councilmember Brooke Pinto (Ward 2). The legislation updates the District’s child support system to ensure that payments collected on behalf of children are delivered more directly, consistently, and effectively to families. Child support is a critical source of stability for many low-income households, particularly for families receiving or previously receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Yet under current law, much of the child support collected in these cases is diverted to reimburse government costs before families see any benefit. As a result, parents may receive only a portion of the support paid on behalf of their children, creating confusion for families navigating the system and limiting their ability to cover basic needs. The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 makes targeted, practical changes to address these challenges. By ensuring that more child support dollars reach families and by clarifying enforcement rules, the…

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The 51st News – Libraries can’t afford the high cost of e-books. D.C. lawmakers want to fight back. READ MORE

District to Ensure Washingtonians Receive November SNAP and WIC Benefits

Councilmember Frumin's statement in response to Mayor Bowser's update on DC November SNAP and WIC benefits: "The federal government has placed the District and other states in an impossible situation: withholding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding during the government shutdown, while warning that any state action to fill the gap will not be reimbursed. Faced with the choice between spending up to $29 million in local funds or allowing tens of thousands of DC residents to go hungry, including nearly 50,000 children, the District has taken the responsible step of funding SNAP benefits.  While the District is doing the right thing under difficult circumstances, it is profoundly frustrating that local governments are being forced to shoulder a federal responsibility just to keep families fed. I am profoundly frustrated that while the federal government fails to act, local governments are being forced to shoulder a federal responsibility just to keep families fed due to its willful inaction."

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