The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., seeks to declare an emergency regarding the governance of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). It aims to amend the DCHA Act of 1999 to establish a temporary Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to oversee DCHA's operations. This action is prompted by significant concerns raised in a 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which highlighted the need for reforms to improve DCHA's provision of housing and services to low-income residents. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of restructuring DCHA's board to ensure effective leadership and support for the required reforms.

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. The resolution underscores the urgency of adopting further emergency and temporary legislation to maintain the STAR Board's governance structure and extend its term. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to take effect right away after a single reading.