D.C. Code § 6-102.05

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to lend to the Authority such amounts as may be necessary to enable the Authority to comply with the provisions of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq.] and appropriations for such purpose are hereby authorized out of the revenues of the District of Columbia, and the Authority is empowered to accept such loans.