The resolution, titled the Contract No. DCCB-2025-F-0003 with Edelson PC Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, was introduced to the Council of the District of Columbia on March 4, 2025. It declares an emergency regarding the need to approve a multiyear contract with Edelson PC for legal services to the Office of the Attorney General, specifically for matters related to the Public Advocacy Division. The contract involves expenditures exceeding $1 million within a 12-month period, necessitating Council approval under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of approving this contract to ensure the continuation of essential legal services. It states that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading. The resolution is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the critical nature of the legal services provided by Edelson PC.