The resolution, titled the Cherry Blossom Festival Grant Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses an urgent need for a technical correction to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act of 2024 concerning the allocation of funds for a grant to support the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Council of the District of Columbia adopted an emergency amendment act on October 15, 2024, which is set to expire on January 26, 2025. Additionally, a temporary amendment act related to the grant is currently under congressional review, creating a potential gap in the law if not addressed promptly.

To prevent this gap, the Council has determined that it is necessary to adopt this emergency legislation after a single reading. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation and allows for immediate implementation to ensure the continuity of funding for the Cherry Blossom Festival grant.