In D.C. Council Period 26 Councilmember McDuffie serves as Chairman of the Committee on Business and Economic Development . The Committee is responsible for matters concerning small and local business development policy; economic, industrial, and commercial development; the disposition of property for economic development purposes; joint jurisdiction with the Committee on Housing for New Communities; the regulation of alcoholic beverages and cannabis; public utilities; the establishment and oversight of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs); matters relating to taxation and revenue for District government operations; industrial-revenue bonds; general-obligation bond acts and revenue anticipation notes; and the regulation of banks, banking activities, securities, and insurance (excluding the Health Benefit Exchange).
Agencies Under This Committee
- Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
- Board of Accountancy
- Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
- Board of Barber and Cosmetology
- Board of Consumer Claims Arbitration
- Board of Funeral Directors
- Board of Professional Engineering
- Captive Insurance Agency
- Combat Sports Commission
- Office of and Commission on Nightlife and Culture
- Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
- Department of Small and Local Business Development
- Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
- Destination DC
- Multistate Tax Commission
- Office of Lottery and Gaming
- Office of the Chief Financial Officer
- Office of the People’s Counsel
- Public Service Commission
- Real Property Tax Appeals Commission
- St. Elizabeth’s East Redevelopment Initiative Advisory Board
- Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC)
Additional Committee Participation
In addition to chairing the Committee on Business and Economic Development, Councilmember McDuffie serves on the following Council committees:
- Committee of the Whole
- Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
- Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety
- Committee on Youth Affairs
Councilmember McDuffie is committed to fostering inclusive economic growth, supporting small and local businesses, and ensuring equitable access to opportunity for all District residents. His work across these committees reflects a deep dedication to justice, innovation, and community empowerment.