The resolution, titled the Secure DC Pretrial Detention Extension and Reporting Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses the urgent need to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. Specifically, it seeks to extend the sunset date for certain pretrial detention provisions and clarify reporting requirements under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia. The resolution was prompted by the Council's recent legislative actions, including the passage of an emergency amendment act and a temporary amendment act, which are set to expire and take effect, respectively, within a short timeframe.

To prevent a legal gap between the expiration of the emergency act and the effective date of the temporary act, the Council has declared an emergency situation. This resolution allows for the immediate adoption of the necessary amendments after a single reading, ensuring that the pretrial detention provisions remain in effect without interruption. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for swift legislative action to maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system in the District of Columbia.