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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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PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Frumin Welcomes Chevy Chase Civic Core Proposal Selection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134 Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin Welcomes Mayor’s Selection of Proposal for Chevy Chase Civic Core WASHINGTON, DC — Councilmember Matt Frumin (Ward 3) today welcomed the Mayor’s selection of a proposal from Rift Valley Chevy Chase, LLC (Rift Valley) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Core. Rift Valley was chosen from eight proposals submitted during the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The Civic Core is a District-owned site that includes the Chevy Chase Library and Chevy Chase Community Center, built in 1968 and 1971, respectively. The approximately 73,000-square-foot site, located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW in Ward 3, will be redeveloped to include a modernized library, community center, and 177 units of new affordable and market-rate housing. The proposed project will also include additional parking and double the amount of existing open space, including a play park, sport courts, an amphitheater, and native plant garden. Councilmember Frumin looks forward to receiving community input on the project as this process moves…

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DC Council and Attorney General Announce Increase in Child Support Passed Directly to Families Receiving TANF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2025 Media Contacts: Kevin Caudill | Office of Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin | KCaudill@dccouncil.gov Samantha Graubard | Office of Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto | SGraubard@dccouncil.gov Office of Communications | Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia | oagpress@dc.gov   DC Council and Attorney General Announce Increase in Child Support Passed Directly to Families Receiving TANF   Approximately 500 of DC’s Most Vulnerable Families Will Receive Up To 33% Increase in Financial Support. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) today announced that, beginning October 1, 2025, families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will see an increase in child support passthrough payments from $150 to $200 per month. This change, enacted through the Child Support Reform Amendment Act of 2025, ensures more money collected from noncustodial parents goes directly into the hands of District families. Prior to this reform, families receiving TANF were eligible to receive up to $150 per month in child support payments directly,…

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Councilmember Frumin Announces FY 2026 Budget Priorities

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kevin Caudill - (202) 741-2134; kcaudill@dccouncil.gov WASHINGTON, DC – Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin has announced his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026, which he included in a letter to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on March 5, 2025.  "As the Chief Financial Officer’s February Revenue Estimate powerfully drives home, this is a period of significant uncertainty with difficult budget choices ahead. Under the circumstances, my budget requests this year focus on targeted investments to preserve and strengthen key programs on which our residents rely."   Councilmember Frumin's budget priorities focus on six areas: Fully Fund Our Education Ecosystem Support Our Seniors Invest In Small Business and Commercial Corridors Continue Our Commitments to Public Safety Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Expand Supportive Services in Tandem with Affordable Housing Councilmember Frumin’s budget priorities are shaped by his third-annual Ward 3 budget listening session and meetings with community members, issue experts, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC), and government agencies.  "This will be a challenging budget in this environment, but we can also leverage modest investments…

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