The proposed resolution, titled the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, aims to address urgent legislative needs regarding college athletes' rights to their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It seeks to amend the Uniform College Athlete, Name, Image, or Likeness Act of 2022 by allowing institutions, conferences, or athletic associations to assist college athletes in selecting and compensating NIL agents, as well as engaging with third parties for NIL agreements. Additionally, the resolution proposes to remove existing prohibitions on institutions or conferences providing compensation to athletes for their NIL.

The resolution is deemed necessary due to the impending expiration of previous emergency and temporary acts related to NIL rights, which could create a legal gap. The Council of the District of Columbia has determined that these circumstances warrant the adoption of the resolution after a single reading, allowing it to take effect immediately to ensure continuity in the law governing college athletes' NIL rights.