The Open Meetings Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Open Meetings Act to enhance clarity regarding the definition of a "meeting" and to establish specific exemptions. The bill defines a meeting as any gathering of a quorum of a public body where public business is considered, and it specifies that meetings do not include chance gatherings or press conferences. Additionally, it allows public bodies to be briefed on potential terrorist or public health threats without taking official action and exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor from the act, provided no official decisions are made during those meetings.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions to ensure that meetings are accessible to the public, stating that a meeting is considered open if reasonable steps are taken to allow public viewing or listening, or if that is not feasible, as soon as possible thereafter. It also modifies existing language regarding public notice and accommodations for public attendance, emphasizing the need for reasonable arrangements to facilitate public access. The act is set to take effect on July 5, 2025, following approval by the Mayor or a Council override of a potential veto.