The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018, specifically to allow the Clemency Board to grant waivers for the 5-year waiting period for applicants seeking a pardon. This emergency declaration is prompted by the requirement for congressional review of the previously approved Clemency Board Waiver Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which is set to expire on June 18, 2025. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes that without this emergency measure, there would be a legal gap between the expiration of the emergency act and the effective date of the temporary amendment, which is currently under congressional review.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of adopting the Clemency Board Waiver Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to ensure continuity in the law and prevent any disruption in the clemency process. It is determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to take effect right away after a single reading by the Council.