The resolution, titled the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses the urgent need to amend existing legislation regarding college athletes' rights to their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Specifically, it seeks to allow institutions, conferences, or athletic associations to assist college athletes in selecting and compensating NIL agents and third parties involved in NIL agreements. Additionally, the resolution aims to remove the current prohibition against institutions or conferences providing direct compensation to athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness.

The resolution is a response to the expiration of previous emergency and temporary acts related to NIL rights, which were adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia earlier in 2025. The Council recognizes that without this emergency declaration, there would be a legal gap between the expiration of the emergency act and the effective date of the temporary act, necessitating immediate action. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption, highlighting the urgency of the situation.