Over the past week, several restaurants in DC were visited by federal agents. These visits were not raids, and, to my knowledge, no employees were detained or arrested inside of a restaurant. Rather, they were formal Notice of Inspection (NOI) visits, part of a nationwide relaunch of federal worksite enforcement efforts.

The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington thanks Mayor Bowser for standing with restaurant operators, workers, and diners by supporting the repeal of Initiative 82.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) proudly supports Mayor Muriel Bowser, the District of Columbia government, and the Washington Commanders in their collaborative effort to redevelop the historic RFK Stadium site. This transformative project represents a significant opportunity for the restaurant and hospitality industry in Washington, D.C.