The Certificate of Assurance Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to establish a moratorium on the issuance of certificates of assurance related to District rent stabilization laws. Specifically, the bill introduces a new section, 221a, which prohibits any owner of a housing accommodation from requesting a certificate of assurance, and likewise prevents the Mayor from issuing such certificates for requests received since November 2, 2020.

This emergency legislation is intended to maintain the moratorium during the congressional review process and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days following approval by the Mayor or an override of a potential veto by the Council. The bill includes a fiscal impact statement adopted from the Budget Director, ensuring that the financial implications of the moratorium are acknowledged.