The resolution, titled the Transfer of Jurisdiction Over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses the urgent need for the District of Columbia Council to approve the transfer of jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the National Park Service to the District. This transfer is mandated by the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, which requires the jurisdiction transfer to occur within 180 days of the law's enactment on January 6, 2025. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of emergency legislation to ensure this transfer is completed within the specified timeframe.

The Council recognizes that the circumstances surrounding the transfer constitute an emergency, necessitating immediate action. As such, the resolution is designed to facilitate the swift approval of the jurisdiction transfer, allowing the District to take control of the RFK Campus for a minimum period of 99 years. The resolution is effective immediately upon adoption, underscoring the urgency of the situation.