The Streatery Program Endorsements and Protest Process Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code to facilitate the licensing of retailers with commercial street frontage under the jurisdiction of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority for outdoor dining, known as "streateries." The bill introduces new definitions for "streatery" and "Washington Convention and Sports Authority food and alcohol business," and mandates that alcohol businesses must obtain a streatery endorsement from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to operate a streatery. Additionally, it establishes a 45-day public comment period for streatery, summer garden, and sidewalk café endorsement and license applications, and requires notice and an opportunity to protest these applications.

The legislation also expands existing carry-out and delivery license requirements for retailers in the specified jurisdiction and introduces a new requirement for these businesses to obtain a carry-out and delivery license to sell alcoholic beverages in closed containers. Furthermore, it stipulates that applications for streateries, sidewalk cafés, or summer garden endorsements or licenses will be considered substantial changes in operation, thus subject to notice requirements. The bill outlines compliance measures and penalties for licensees who fail to adhere to the new regulations, ensuring that the licensing process is transparent and allows for community input.