The resolution, titled the Health Occupations Revision Exemption Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses the urgent need to amend the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985. It seeks to authorize an exemption from licensure for health professionals who are licensed in foreign countries and accompany foreign sports teams participating in athletic competitions in the District. This amendment is particularly timely due to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which will feature games involving foreign clubs in June 2025.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of allowing these foreign health professionals to provide necessary medical care to their teams during their stay in the District. By declaring an emergency, the Council of the District of Columbia aims to expedite the legislative process, allowing the Health Occupations Revision Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to be adopted after a single reading. The resolution is effective immediately, ensuring that the health needs of the athletes and staff are met during the international sporting event.