DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
@dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social
Dad, listener, and third-generation DC resident 🏛️. Honored to fight for our communities every day as DC’s independent Attorney General ⚖️. Official Account 🦋.
2025 marked a decade since the Office of the Attorney General became an independent, elected position that is directly accountable to DC residents.
We will keep working every day to uphold Washingtonians' trust and defend our rights, safety, and self-governance.
OAG 2025 IMPACT REPORT:
We will keep working every day to uphold Washingtonians' trust and defend our rights, safety, and self-governance.
OAG 2025 IMPACT REPORT:
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2025 Impact Report
oag.dc.gov
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
2025 marked a decade since the Office of the Attorney General became an independent, elected position that is directly accountable to DC residents.
We will keep working every day to uphold Washingtonians' trust and defend our rights, safety, and self-governance.
OAG 2025 IMPACT REPORT:
We will keep working every day to uphold Washingtonians' trust and defend our rights, safety, and self-governance.
OAG 2025 IMPACT REPORT:
And as DC's Chief Legal Officer, OAG defends the District from lawsuits and in other legal matters.
Through these efforts, OAG saves DC taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help fund our schools, public transit, health care, and fire and police emergency service departments.
Through these efforts, OAG saves DC taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help fund our schools, public transit, health care, and fire and police emergency service departments.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
And as DC's Chief Legal Officer, OAG defends the District from lawsuits and in other legal matters.
Through these efforts, OAG saves DC taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help fund our schools, public transit, health care, and fire and police emergency service departments.
Through these efforts, OAG saves DC taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help fund our schools, public transit, health care, and fire and police emergency service departments.
Over the past year, OAG fought to protect workers, consumers, seniors, and our environment.
We took strong legal action to curb wage theft, worker misclassification, water and air pollution, nonprofit violations, corporate abuses, and scams targeting the elderly in the District.
We took strong legal action to curb wage theft, worker misclassification, water and air pollution, nonprofit violations, corporate abuses, and scams targeting the elderly in the District.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Over the past year, OAG fought to protect workers, consumers, seniors, and our environment.
We took strong legal action to curb wage theft, worker misclassification, water and air pollution, nonprofit violations, corporate abuses, and scams targeting the elderly in the District.
We took strong legal action to curb wage theft, worker misclassification, water and air pollution, nonprofit violations, corporate abuses, and scams targeting the elderly in the District.
DC residents need safe, affordable housing.
In 2025, we secured our first settlement in the RealPage rent-fixing case, stood up for tenants facing appalling conditions, dismantled a scheme to exploit housing vouchers, and advocated for measures to create new affordable housing.
In 2025, we secured our first settlement in the RealPage rent-fixing case, stood up for tenants facing appalling conditions, dismantled a scheme to exploit housing vouchers, and advocated for measures to create new affordable housing.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
DC residents need safe, affordable housing.
In 2025, we secured our first settlement in the RealPage rent-fixing case, stood up for tenants facing appalling conditions, dismantled a scheme to exploit housing vouchers, and advocated for measures to create new affordable housing.
In 2025, we secured our first settlement in the RealPage rent-fixing case, stood up for tenants facing appalling conditions, dismantled a scheme to exploit housing vouchers, and advocated for measures to create new affordable housing.
In 2025, we filed dozens of lawsuits opposing the federal government's illegal actions.
This included challenging mass federal layoffs, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and the federal takeover of MPD.
Our actions helped preserve access to $300+ million in federal funds for DC.
This included challenging mass federal layoffs, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and the federal takeover of MPD.
Our actions helped preserve access to $300+ million in federal funds for DC.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
In 2025, we filed dozens of lawsuits opposing the federal government's illegal actions.
This included challenging mass federal layoffs, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and the federal takeover of MPD.
Our actions helped preserve access to $300+ million in federal funds for DC.
This included challenging mass federal layoffs, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and the federal takeover of MPD.
Our actions helped preserve access to $300+ million in federal funds for DC.
We also expanded our efforts to support children and families in DC.
OAG collected and distributed child support for 50,000 children, placed 147 children from our foster system in permanent homes, worked to reduce school truancy, and engaged hundreds of young people with impactful youth programs.
OAG collected and distributed child support for 50,000 children, placed 147 children from our foster system in permanent homes, worked to reduce school truancy, and engaged hundreds of young people with impactful youth programs.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We also expanded our efforts to support children and families in DC.
OAG collected and distributed child support for 50,000 children, placed 147 children from our foster system in permanent homes, worked to reduce school truancy, and engaged hundreds of young people with impactful youth programs.
OAG collected and distributed child support for 50,000 children, placed 147 children from our foster system in permanent homes, worked to reduce school truancy, and engaged hundreds of young people with impactful youth programs.
Our top priority is keeping DC residents safe.
In 2025, OAG improved public safety by supporting crime victims, defending the District's gun laws, prosecuting juvenile crime, closing illegal cannabis shops, holding reckless drivers accountable, and advancing legislation to reduce youth recidivism.
In 2025, OAG improved public safety by supporting crime victims, defending the District's gun laws, prosecuting juvenile crime, closing illegal cannabis shops, holding reckless drivers accountable, and advancing legislation to reduce youth recidivism.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Our top priority is keeping DC residents safe.
In 2025, OAG improved public safety by supporting crime victims, defending the District's gun laws, prosecuting juvenile crime, closing illegal cannabis shops, holding reckless drivers accountable, and advancing legislation to reduce youth recidivism.
In 2025, OAG improved public safety by supporting crime victims, defending the District's gun laws, prosecuting juvenile crime, closing illegal cannabis shops, holding reckless drivers accountable, and advancing legislation to reduce youth recidivism.
NEW: We just released our 2025 Impact Report.
Every year, we update DC residents about our work fighting for them as the independent Office of the Attorney General.
In a year where every dollar mattered, OAG secured $906.8 million in savings and benefits for the District and its residents.
Every year, we update DC residents about our work fighting for them as the independent Office of the Attorney General.
In a year where every dollar mattered, OAG secured $906.8 million in savings and benefits for the District and its residents.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
NEW: We just released our 2025 Impact Report.
Every year, we update DC residents about our work fighting for them as the independent Office of the Attorney General.
In a year where every dollar mattered, OAG secured $906.8 million in savings and benefits for the District and its residents.
Every year, we update DC residents about our work fighting for them as the independent Office of the Attorney General.
In a year where every dollar mattered, OAG secured $906.8 million in savings and benefits for the District and its residents.
The proposed cuts to the Washington Post Metro Section should alarm every DC resident.
Local Post reporters play an indispensable role informing the public, elevating community voices, covering crises, and holding power to account.
The Washington Post should cover Washington. #SaveThePost
Local Post reporters play an indispensable role informing the public, elevating community voices, covering crises, and holding power to account.
The Washington Post should cover Washington. #SaveThePost
Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The proposed cuts to the Washington Post Metro Section should alarm every DC resident.
Local Post reporters play an indispensable role informing the public, elevating community voices, covering crises, and holding power to account.
The Washington Post should cover Washington. #SaveThePost
Local Post reporters play an indispensable role informing the public, elevating community voices, covering crises, and holding power to account.
The Washington Post should cover Washington. #SaveThePost
Reposted by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
“In D.C, legal accountability for prevailing wage violations extends all the way up the contracting chain — if your company or any of its subcontractors are underpaying workers, all of you can be held accountable.”
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
bdcbt.org/dc-attorney-...
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
bdcbt.org/dc-attorney-...
D.C. Attorney General Secures More Than $2.2 Million in Wage Theft Settlements - Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
Investigations found that two contractors illegally misclassified hundreds of construction workers and failed to pay rightfully earned wages.
bdcbt.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“In D.C, legal accountability for prevailing wage violations extends all the way up the contracting chain — if your company or any of its subcontractors are underpaying workers, all of you can be held accountable.”
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
bdcbt.org/dc-attorney-...
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
bdcbt.org/dc-attorney-...
Child support payments should support children.
That is the driving principle for a set of reforms to the District's child support system that we are proposing.
Once enacted, some of DC's most vulnerable families will get precious dollars that previously funded operational costs.
That is the driving principle for a set of reforms to the District's child support system that we are proposing.
Once enacted, some of DC's most vulnerable families will get precious dollars that previously funded operational costs.
New D.C. Proposal Sends Every Child Support Dollar to Families, Not Government
The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 aims to ensure that child support payments go directly to the children and families in need.
www.washingtoninformer.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Child support payments should support children.
That is the driving principle for a set of reforms to the District's child support system that we are proposing.
Once enacted, some of DC's most vulnerable families will get precious dollars that previously funded operational costs.
That is the driving principle for a set of reforms to the District's child support system that we are proposing.
Once enacted, some of DC's most vulnerable families will get precious dollars that previously funded operational costs.
Reposted by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
Today, I proudly introduced a bill to reform our child support system to make sure child support payments are fully going into the pockets of the families they are intended to help.
Thank you @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social & @cmfrumin.bsky.social for your partnership on this important bill.
Thank you @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social & @cmfrumin.bsky.social for your partnership on this important bill.
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Today, I proudly introduced a bill to reform our child support system to make sure child support payments are fully going into the pockets of the families they are intended to help.
Thank you @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social & @cmfrumin.bsky.social for your partnership on this important bill.
Thank you @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social & @cmfrumin.bsky.social for your partnership on this important bill.
Learn more and find the legislation here:
Attorney General Schwalb Proposes Child Support System Reforms to Expand Financial Support for DC Kids
oag.dc.gov
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Learn more and find the legislation here:
Thank you @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social and @cmfrumin.bsky.social for leading the charge on this legislation.
We already took a major step towards these reforms in the DC budget last year.
Now, we can go even further in expanding financial support for children and families in DC.
We already took a major step towards these reforms in the DC budget last year.
Now, we can go even further in expanding financial support for children and families in DC.
DC families to receive increased child support under new law
families in Washington, D.C., receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will see an increase in child support passthrough
wjla.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Thank you @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social and @cmfrumin.bsky.social for leading the charge on this legislation.
We already took a major step towards these reforms in the DC budget last year.
Now, we can go even further in expanding financial support for children and families in DC.
We already took a major step towards these reforms in the DC budget last year.
Now, we can go even further in expanding financial support for children and families in DC.
Once these reforms are enacted, the District will join Illinois and Maryland as the only states that give all child support collections and arrears directly to families.
And we will focus fewer resources on challenging debt collection operations — and more resources on directly supporting families.
And we will focus fewer resources on challenging debt collection operations — and more resources on directly supporting families.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Once these reforms are enacted, the District will join Illinois and Maryland as the only states that give all child support collections and arrears directly to families.
And we will focus fewer resources on challenging debt collection operations — and more resources on directly supporting families.
And we will focus fewer resources on challenging debt collection operations — and more resources on directly supporting families.
The bill also amends the child support statute of limitations to last until the child is 26.
By doing so, collection efforts can focus on payments that are due while the child is still young.
Currently, every child support payment is a standalone obligation expiring in 12 years, unless renewed.
By doing so, collection efforts can focus on payments that are due while the child is still young.
Currently, every child support payment is a standalone obligation expiring in 12 years, unless renewed.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The bill also amends the child support statute of limitations to last until the child is 26.
By doing so, collection efforts can focus on payments that are due while the child is still young.
Currently, every child support payment is a standalone obligation expiring in 12 years, unless renewed.
By doing so, collection efforts can focus on payments that are due while the child is still young.
Currently, every child support payment is a standalone obligation expiring in 12 years, unless renewed.
Now, we will leverage changes in federal law to reform the District's child support system for the better.
Our legislation requires ALL child support payments and arrears for families receiving TANF to go directly to families.
As a result, families could receive hundreds of dollars more per month.
Our legislation requires ALL child support payments and arrears for families receiving TANF to go directly to families.
As a result, families could receive hundreds of dollars more per month.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Now, we will leverage changes in federal law to reform the District's child support system for the better.
Our legislation requires ALL child support payments and arrears for families receiving TANF to go directly to families.
As a result, families could receive hundreds of dollars more per month.
Our legislation requires ALL child support payments and arrears for families receiving TANF to go directly to families.
As a result, families could receive hundreds of dollars more per month.
This is known as a “cost-recovery model.”
But this system makes non-custodial parents less likely to pay child support, diverts resources to debt collection, and reduces aid for low-income families that need it.
To qualify for TANF assistance, a family of four must make less than $13,000 a year.
But this system makes non-custodial parents less likely to pay child support, diverts resources to debt collection, and reduces aid for low-income families that need it.
To qualify for TANF assistance, a family of four must make less than $13,000 a year.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
This is known as a “cost-recovery model.”
But this system makes non-custodial parents less likely to pay child support, diverts resources to debt collection, and reduces aid for low-income families that need it.
To qualify for TANF assistance, a family of four must make less than $13,000 a year.
But this system makes non-custodial parents less likely to pay child support, diverts resources to debt collection, and reduces aid for low-income families that need it.
To qualify for TANF assistance, a family of four must make less than $13,000 a year.
In the current system, part of the child support payments collected for families that receive TANF are withheld.
These funds then cover operational costs of child support collection by DC and the federal government.
That means TANF families only get part of their child support intended for them.
These funds then cover operational costs of child support collection by DC and the federal government.
That means TANF families only get part of their child support intended for them.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
In the current system, part of the child support payments collected for families that receive TANF are withheld.
These funds then cover operational costs of child support collection by DC and the federal government.
That means TANF families only get part of their child support intended for them.
These funds then cover operational costs of child support collection by DC and the federal government.
That means TANF families only get part of their child support intended for them.
NEW: We are proposing long-overdue reforms to the District's child support system.
These reforms will ensure that every cent parents pay in child support directly benefits kids — not fund operational costs.
Once implemented, vulnerable families in DC will get a much-needed increase in support.
These reforms will ensure that every cent parents pay in child support directly benefits kids — not fund operational costs.
Once implemented, vulnerable families in DC will get a much-needed increase in support.
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
NEW: We are proposing long-overdue reforms to the District's child support system.
These reforms will ensure that every cent parents pay in child support directly benefits kids — not fund operational costs.
Once implemented, vulnerable families in DC will get a much-needed increase in support.
These reforms will ensure that every cent parents pay in child support directly benefits kids — not fund operational costs.
Once implemented, vulnerable families in DC will get a much-needed increase in support.
So many of the rights DC residents have today were made possible by Eleanor Holmes Norton — our Warrior on the Hill.
No one has done more to move the District closer to self-governance, equality, and full representation.
Rep. @eleanornorton.bsky.social, thank you for your leadership and service.
No one has done more to move the District closer to self-governance, equality, and full representation.
Rep. @eleanornorton.bsky.social, thank you for your leadership and service.
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
So many of the rights DC residents have today were made possible by Eleanor Holmes Norton — our Warrior on the Hill.
No one has done more to move the District closer to self-governance, equality, and full representation.
Rep. @eleanornorton.bsky.social, thank you for your leadership and service.
No one has done more to move the District closer to self-governance, equality, and full representation.
Rep. @eleanornorton.bsky.social, thank you for your leadership and service.
Reposted by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
From DC DHS: Temperatures are dropping to dangerous lows, and heavy snow is on the way. There is shelter space for anyone who needs it, and the District is asking everyone to come inside.
Call the Shelter Hotline to request free transportation to a DC shelter: 202-399-7093 or 311.
Call the Shelter Hotline to request free transportation to a DC shelter: 202-399-7093 or 311.
January 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM
From DC DHS: Temperatures are dropping to dangerous lows, and heavy snow is on the way. There is shelter space for anyone who needs it, and the District is asking everyone to come inside.
Call the Shelter Hotline to request free transportation to a DC shelter: 202-399-7093 or 311.
Call the Shelter Hotline to request free transportation to a DC shelter: 202-399-7093 or 311.
DC, everyone should have heat on days like today! ❄️
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
DC, everyone should have heat on days like today! ❄️
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
If you're a renter and your heat is out, submit a maintenance request and call our free Consumer Protection hotline at 202-442-9828.
We can also help if any of your utilities are disconnected, and the utilities are the landlord’s responsibility.
Read the full letter: oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Read the full letter: oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
We're disturbed by evidence X's AI Chatbot "Grok" enabled users to create explicit deepfake images of real people without their consent — including children.
Our bipartisan 35-AG coalition is demanding X take additional measures to curb this abuse.
AI must never be used to sexually exploit others.
Our bipartisan 35-AG coalition is demanding X take additional measures to curb this abuse.
AI must never be used to sexually exploit others.
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We're disturbed by evidence X's AI Chatbot "Grok" enabled users to create explicit deepfake images of real people without their consent — including children.
Our bipartisan 35-AG coalition is demanding X take additional measures to curb this abuse.
AI must never be used to sexually exploit others.
Our bipartisan 35-AG coalition is demanding X take additional measures to curb this abuse.
AI must never be used to sexually exploit others.