The Downtown Arena Revitalization Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 was introduced to address an urgent need for legislative action regarding the redevelopment of the downtown arena in the District of Columbia. This resolution seeks to approve a development and financing agreement, a lease for the use of certain District-owned property, and a purchase and sale agreement for the arena. Additionally, it authorizes the granting of easements, airspace leases, and the continuation of property tax abatements and exemptions related to the arena. The resolution also allows for the issuance of rules to enhance signage at the arena.

The resolution is a response to the expiration of the Downtown Arena Revitalization Emergency Act of 2024 on March 17, 2025, and the anticipated effective date of the Downtown Arena Revitalization Act of 2024 on April 3, 2025. To bridge the gap between these two legislative measures, the Council has determined that emergency circumstances exist, necessitating the adoption of this resolution after a single reading. The resolution is effective immediately upon passage.