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 that the current definitions may lead to uncertainty regarding the authority of government entities, including the DOEE, to carry out their responsibilities. It also addresses drafting errors in previous amendments that could result in misinterpretation of key terms. The Council has previously enacted emergency and temporary acts to address these issues, but the emergency act is set to expire soon, necessitating this resolution to prevent a gap in the law. The resolution is intended to take effect immediately upon adoption after a single reading by the Council.