The Consumer Protection Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends Chapter 39 of Title 28 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify the status of the District government under the consumer protection law. Specifically, the bill states that the District of Columbia, its agencies, and instrumentalities are not considered "merchants" under this law, except in relation to the landlord-tenant provisions that apply to the District of Columbia Housing Authority. The definition of "merchant" is updated to exclude the District and its employees acting within their official duties.

The bill makes specific amendments to Section 28-3901, where it clarifies that the term "merchant" does not include the District of Columbia and its agencies, while also ensuring that the landlord-tenant relations provisions apply to the District of Columbia Housing Authority's activities as a landlord. The effective date of these amendments is set to apply retroactively, with Section 2(a) effective from June 12, 2007, and Section 2(b) from November 3, 2022. The act will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days following approval by the Mayor or a Council override of a potential veto.