The resolution, titled the Cherry Blossom Festival Grant Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, was introduced to address an urgent need for a technical correction to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act of 2024. This correction pertains to the transfer of funds designated for a grant supporting 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 emergency circumstances exist, necessitating the immediate adoption of this resolution after a single reading. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation and aims to ensure that funding for the Cherry Blossom Festival remains uninterrupted. It will take effect immediately upon passage.