2026-27 State and Federal Legislative Program
Council File 26-0002
Brief
The 2026-27 State and Federal Legislative Program establishes Los Angeles' official policy positions and advocacy priorities for state and federal legislative action over the next two years. The file outlines which bills and issues the City will support, oppose, or monitor, covering areas including housing, homelessness, workforce development, environmental policy, and federal funding streams. The matter was introduced on December 18, 2025, and is currently open pending committee review and Council adoption.
Full summary
The 2026-27 State and Federal Legislative Program is the City's annual statement of legislative priorities and policy positions directed at the California Legislature and U.S. Congress. These programs serve as guidance for the Mayor's Office of Legislative Affairs and individual Council offices as they engage with state and federal lawmakers on matters affecting Los Angeles. The file typically covers a broad range of policy areas including housing and homelessness (often including supportive services funding and tenant protections), transportation and transit funding, environmental regulations, public safety, labor standards, immigration enforcement, and access to federal grant programs. The City uses these programs to coordinate its voice on contested bills and to request specific legislative action or funding from Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Introduced on December 18, 2025, the file is in the early stages of the legislative process. It will be assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee or another relevant committee for public hearing and recommendation before returning to the full Council for final adoption, typically by mid-2026. These programs are adopted annually or biennially and serve as the City's official legislative agenda throughout the fiscal period. Once adopted, the Legislative Program guides advocacy efforts by City departments, elected officials, and community partners throughout 2026 and 2027. The specific policies and legislative asks included in the final version will be determined during committee deliberation and Council floor debate.