The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 to establish a temporary Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to oversee the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). This action is prompted by significant operational concerns identified in a 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which necessitated a restructuring of DCHA's board to enhance its effectiveness in providing housing subsidies and services to low-income residents. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the STAR Board working closely with DCHA's executive leadership to implement necessary reforms and ensure the agency's mission of maintaining safe and affordable housing.

The STAR Board was initially established in December 2022 and has been operating under temporary legislation that is set to expire on July 10, 2025. To maintain the current governance structure and allow the STAR Board to continue its operations, the Council has determined that further emergency and temporary legislation is required. The resolution aims to facilitate the adoption of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 after a single reading, thereby ensuring the ongoing oversight and revitalization of DCHA's operations.