CM Christina Henderson
@cmchenderson.bsky.social
Official account of At-Large DC Councilmember Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social
Fighting to ensure DC works for all residents, in every ward.
Fighting to ensure DC works for all residents, in every ward.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays DC from Team Henderson!
Our office will be closed until January 5, 2026. We hope everyone is having a joyous holiday time and look forward to seeing your faces in the new year. 🎄
Our office will be closed until January 5, 2026. We hope everyone is having a joyous holiday time and look forward to seeing your faces in the new year. 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy Holidays DC from Team Henderson!
Our office will be closed until January 5, 2026. We hope everyone is having a joyous holiday time and look forward to seeing your faces in the new year. 🎄
Our office will be closed until January 5, 2026. We hope everyone is having a joyous holiday time and look forward to seeing your faces in the new year. 🎄
If you didn’t catch The Henderson’s Brief last installment of 2025 you can read my opening letter below! This version of my newsletter highlights my legislative endeavors over the last 12 months and shares investments made by the Committee on Health. www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
December 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If you didn’t catch The Henderson’s Brief last installment of 2025 you can read my opening letter below! This version of my newsletter highlights my legislative endeavors over the last 12 months and shares investments made by the Committee on Health. www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
Today, I introduced the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025. The bill would enhance resources for the District’s emergency response telecommunications
system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system
system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, I introduced the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025. The bill would enhance resources for the District’s emergency response telecommunications
system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system
system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system
DC’s neighbors have already created protections for their residents to mitigate the burden of medical debt. The Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act ensures we don’t fall behind.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
DC’s neighbors have already created protections for their residents to mitigate the burden of medical debt. The Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act ensures we don’t fall behind.
Nearly 90,000 DC residents have unpaid medical bills, leaving negative impacts on households— such as bankruptcy, job loss, eviction, food insecurity, and poor physical and mental health outcomes. Medical debt affects everyone, regardless of socioeconomic standing.
December 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Nearly 90,000 DC residents have unpaid medical bills, leaving negative impacts on households— such as bankruptcy, job loss, eviction, food insecurity, and poor physical and mental health outcomes. Medical debt affects everyone, regardless of socioeconomic standing.
Today the Committee on Health will have a public hearing on the Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2025. You can watch the hearing here: m.youtube.com/@CMCHenderso...
December 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today the Committee on Health will have a public hearing on the Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2025. You can watch the hearing here: m.youtube.com/@CMCHenderso...
Marion Barry Avenue and Cafe opened earlier this Sept. in Ward 8, Dreaming Out Loud’s direct response to the ongoing presence of food deserts in the community. The market and cafe offers groceries, hot food, and nutrition education.
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Marion Barry Avenue and Cafe opened earlier this Sept. in Ward 8, Dreaming Out Loud’s direct response to the ongoing presence of food deserts in the community. The market and cafe offers groceries, hot food, and nutrition education.
Great time speaking with George Washington University's Medical School Dean, Barbara Bass, at GW's President Ellen Granberg Holiday Reception.
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great time speaking with George Washington University's Medical School Dean, Barbara Bass, at GW's President Ellen Granberg Holiday Reception.
Today’s Committee on Health hearing will cover the Prenatal and Postpartum Remote Patient Monitoring Clarification Amendment Act and the Judith Herman Memorial Workers with Disabilities Act
Watch it here: youtube.com/live/OFLuIOt34…
Watch it here: youtube.com/live/OFLuIOt34…
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December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today’s Committee on Health hearing will cover the Prenatal and Postpartum Remote Patient Monitoring Clarification Amendment Act and the Judith Herman Memorial Workers with Disabilities Act
Watch it here: youtube.com/live/OFLuIOt34…
Watch it here: youtube.com/live/OFLuIOt34…
The days may be shorter but the Committee on Health is still as productive as ever! This installation of “The Henderson Brief” highlights the concerns of our littlest learners. You can read my opening letter above and my full newsletter here: christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/th…
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The days may be shorter but the Committee on Health is still as productive as ever! This installation of “The Henderson Brief” highlights the concerns of our littlest learners. You can read my opening letter above and my full newsletter here: christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/th…
LIVE: Committee on Health Hearing on the Behavioral Health Housing Voucher Transparency Amendment Act of 2025, the Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Amendment Act of 2025, and the 988 Lifeline Support and Sustainability Establishment Amendment Act of 2025 ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/TAtyZrX...
www.youtube.com/live/TAtyZrX...
Public Hearing on B26-0226, B26-0091, and B26-0462
YouTube video by Councilmember Christina Henderson
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December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
LIVE: Committee on Health Hearing on the Behavioral Health Housing Voucher Transparency Amendment Act of 2025, the Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Amendment Act of 2025, and the 988 Lifeline Support and Sustainability Establishment Amendment Act of 2025 ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/TAtyZrX...
www.youtube.com/live/TAtyZrX...
Ever wondered what are the most important topics to our youngest DC residents? This morning I joined School-Within-School’s 3rd grade class to find out and shared how they could participate in creating change in their community.
December 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Ever wondered what are the most important topics to our youngest DC residents? This morning I joined School-Within-School’s 3rd grade class to find out and shared how they could participate in creating change in their community.
Thanks to everyone that participated in our Rank Choice Voting (RCV) 2025 Example Ballot! Polls closed yesterday at 5:00pm and results are in. Check out the visual below to see who won. 🗳️
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thanks to everyone that participated in our Rank Choice Voting (RCV) 2025 Example Ballot! Polls closed yesterday at 5:00pm and results are in. Check out the visual below to see who won. 🗳️
LIVE: Roundtable on Changes to the District’s Medicaid and Alliance Programs
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Roundtable on Changes to the District’s Medicaid and Alliance Programs
YouTube video by Councilmember Christina Henderson
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December 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
LIVE: Roundtable on Changes to the District’s Medicaid and Alliance Programs
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Today Team Henderson took a field trip to the @wmata.com holiday pop up and the Downtown Holiday Market to support local business in the District. I even took home some great Metro swag!
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Today Team Henderson took a field trip to the @wmata.com holiday pop up and the Downtown Holiday Market to support local business in the District. I even took home some great Metro swag!
Upcoming schedule for the Committee on Health.
You can sign up to testify here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
You can sign up to testify here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Upcoming schedule for the Committee on Health.
You can sign up to testify here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
You can sign up to testify here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
👩🏾🏫 Today, I’m breaking down Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)! As DC elections get more and more competitive, RCV allows for voter’s preferences for candidates to truly be realized. Cast your vote using our example ballot ⬇️
🗳️ bit.ly/48ugPvk
🗳️ bit.ly/48ugPvk
December 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
👩🏾🏫 Today, I’m breaking down Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)! As DC elections get more and more competitive, RCV allows for voter’s preferences for candidates to truly be realized. Cast your vote using our example ballot ⬇️
🗳️ bit.ly/48ugPvk
🗳️ bit.ly/48ugPvk
Today we commemorate World AIDs Day. After decades of progress, many life saving services are being disrupted.
To ensure this vital work continues, during the FY26 budget process I restored funding for critical HIV/AIDS prevention work at DC Health that expanded testing… (1/2)
To ensure this vital work continues, during the FY26 budget process I restored funding for critical HIV/AIDS prevention work at DC Health that expanded testing… (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today we commemorate World AIDs Day. After decades of progress, many life saving services are being disrupted.
To ensure this vital work continues, during the FY26 budget process I restored funding for critical HIV/AIDS prevention work at DC Health that expanded testing… (1/2)
To ensure this vital work continues, during the FY26 budget process I restored funding for critical HIV/AIDS prevention work at DC Health that expanded testing… (1/2)
Happy Thanksgiving to all 8 Wards across the District! I hope that everyone has the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones and take time to rest!
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all 8 Wards across the District! I hope that everyone has the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones and take time to rest!
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Today’s targeted attack on the National Guardsmen in DC was a senseless act of violence. Grateful for the response of first responders, who swiftly detained the suspect.
My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and their fellow Guardsmen.
My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and their fellow Guardsmen.
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Today’s targeted attack on the National Guardsmen in DC was a senseless act of violence. Grateful for the response of first responders, who swiftly detained the suspect.
My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and their fellow Guardsmen.
My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and their fellow Guardsmen.
My last Nov newsletter is live! It’s full of family fun activities across the District, legislative updates, and the upcoming schedule for the Committee on Health.
Read it in full ⬇️
🔗: www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
Read it in full ⬇️
🔗: www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My last Nov newsletter is live! It’s full of family fun activities across the District, legislative updates, and the upcoming schedule for the Committee on Health.
Read it in full ⬇️
🔗: www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
Read it in full ⬇️
🔗: www.christinahendersondc.com/newsletters/...
@mayorbowser.dc.gov has skillfully navigated the District through various challenges during her historic three terms as the leader of our great city. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
@mayorbowser.dc.gov has skillfully navigated the District through various challenges during her historic three terms as the leader of our great city. 1/2
This morning I met with @unitehere.org ,a food service and hospitality workers union here in DC, at the Washington Convention Center, for a walk through of work locations in the back of house and to hear about their experiences with Aramark.
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This morning I met with @unitehere.org ,a food service and hospitality workers union here in DC, at the Washington Convention Center, for a walk through of work locations in the back of house and to hear about their experiences with Aramark.
The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commissions’ new anonymous survey aims to understand residents current experiences in accessing services.
Fill out the anonymous survey here: bit.ly/4phIx5c
Fill out the anonymous survey here: bit.ly/4phIx5c
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commissions’ new anonymous survey aims to understand residents current experiences in accessing services.
Fill out the anonymous survey here: bit.ly/4phIx5c
Fill out the anonymous survey here: bit.ly/4phIx5c