The resolution, titled the Department of Energy and Environment Definitions Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, aims to amend several existing laws in the District of Columbia on an emergency basis due to congressional review. Specifically, it seeks to clarify the definitions of "subscriber organization" in the Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 1999, "lead-based paint" in the Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination Act of 2008, and "producer" in the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act of 2014. These clarifications are necessary to ensure that the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) can effectively perform its administrative functions, particularly in managing community renewable energy facilities and addressing lead hazards.

The resolution highlights the importance of these definitions for the DOEE's operations, especially in light of recent amendments that inadvertently introduced errors in the language of the laws. The Council has previously enacted emergency and temporary acts to address these issues, but the emergency act is set to expire soon, necessitating this new resolution to prevent any legal gaps. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to take effect immediately after a single reading.