The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 and the Rental Housing Act of 1985 in light of congressional review. It aims to require tenants to provide specific documentation to establish eligibility for Emergency Rental Assistance Funds, clarify what constitutes a qualifying emergency situation, and mandate the Mayor to issue regulations for these amendments. Additionally, it seeks to allow courts to enter a stay when tenants demonstrate they have a pending Emergency Rental Assistance Program application, require housing providers to reschedule evictions under certain conditions, and create an affirmative defense for tenants in eviction cases if housing providers do not comply with the application process.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of adopting these amendments to prevent a legal gap between the expiration of a temporary act and the implementation of a permanent measure, which is currently under congressional review. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the circumstances as an emergency, necessitating immediate action and allowing the resolution to take effect without delay.