News & Updates

Attorney General Schwalb Testifies in Support of Child Support System Reforms That Increase Funds For DC Kids

Today, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb will testify in support of the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, legislation the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) introduced to reform the District’s child support system and increase financial support for DC kids and families.

Topics: Child Support

Attorney General Schwalb Seeks Trustee Nominations to Manage $5 Million DC Healthcare Access Trust

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced today that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking nominations for trustees to run the DC Healthcare Access Trust, a $5 million fund created to support charitable healthcare in the District with a focus on Ward 5.

Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2025 Impact Report

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2025 Impact Report, highlighting OAG’s efforts to protect the District and its residents over the last year, including securing $906.8 million in savings and benefits for DC – a 477% return on…

Attorney General Schwalb Proposes Child Support System Reforms to Expand Financial Support for DC Kids

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today introduced the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 to reform the District’s child support system by ensuring that every dollar of child support collected from non-custodial parents gets to the children and families it is intended to help.

Topics: Child Support

Attorney General Schwalb Announces 2026 Class of Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that 19 recent graduates of local law schools have joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows.

Attorney General Schwalb, Councilmembers Frumin and Pinto Announce Child Support Increase for TANF Families 

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, alongside Councilmembers Matt Frumin (Ward 3) and Brooke Pinto (Ward 2), 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 $…

Topics: Child Support

Attorney General Schwalb Announces Program to Help Parents Who Are Behind on Child Support Payments

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Services Division’s (CSSD) Amnesty Program, designed to support and provide relief for parents who are behind on child support payments and may be facing legal action from the District.

Topics: Child Support

Attorney General Schwalb Issues Alert to Help Tenants Understand How Utilities Are Billed & Make Sure They Are Not Overpaying

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below consumer alert and business advisory to inform landlords and tenants about the need for transparent and complete disclosures regarding utility billing in apartment buildings, especially as consumer costs continue to increase.

Attorney General Schwalb Alerts Consumers About Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Drug Prices

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is urging DC consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as the District joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over…

Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2024 Impact Report

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2024 Impact Report, highlighting how OAG has delivered for District residents over the past year, securing $661 million in savings and benefits — over four times its annual budget…