The Certified Business Enterprise Program Protection Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005 by introducing several key changes. Notably, the bill requires that businesses applying for certification as local business enterprises must be independently owned and operated, ensuring they manage their operations without external control. Additionally, it establishes new definitions, such as formal complaint and material change, and modifies existing definitions to enhance clarity. The bill also revises performance requirements for certified joint ventures and mandates that certified business enterprises report any material changes to the Department of Small and Local Business Development within 30 days. Furthermore, the legislation aims to streamline enforcement procedures by instituting uniform hearing processes for complaints and violations. It allows for both formal and informal complaints to be filed, with the Department required to investigate these complaints unless deemed frivolous. The bill also outlines the process for civil penalties and the conditions under which a business's certification may be suspended or revoked, including provisions for summary suspension in cases posing imminent danger to public health or safety. Overall, these amendments are designed to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of the Certified Business Enterprise program in the District of Columbia.