The Streatery Program and Protest Process Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the streatery framework in the District of Columbia, which has become essential for the hospitality industry during the pandemic. The bill introduces several key amendments, including allowing locations under the jurisdiction of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority with commercial street frontage to register for a streatery. Additionally, it mandates that alcohol businesses obtain a streatery endorsement from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, valid for three years, starting in 2025. The bill also establishes a 45-day public comment period for streatery endorsement applications, ensuring community input in the process.

The bill amends Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code, specifically adding definitions for "streatery" and "Washington Convention and Sports Authority food and alcohol business." It also modifies existing sections to reflect these changes, including the requirement for businesses to notify the Board of their endorsement requests by December 30, 2025, and to submit applications for summer garden or sidewalk café endorsements if they wish to continue operating beyond the current regulations. Overall, the legislation seeks to balance the interests of businesses and residents while promoting outdoor dining options in the District.