The Open Meetings Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Open Meetings Act to enhance clarity regarding the definition of a "meeting" and to allow public bodies to be briefed on potential terrorist or public health threats without taking official action. The bill specifies that meetings between the Council and the Mayor are exempt from the act as long as no official decisions are made during those meetings. Additionally, it establishes that a meeting is considered open to the public if reasonable steps are taken to allow public access, either during the meeting or shortly thereafter if immediate access is not feasible.

Key amendments include a revised definition of "meeting" that encompasses various forms of gatherings where public business is discussed, and the introduction of provisions that allow for discussions on public safety without the requirement for public disclosure if it could pose a risk. The bill also modifies existing language to ensure that the public's right to attend meetings is accommodated and clarifies the Council's ability to adopt its own rules regarding open meetings. The act is set to take effect on July 5, 2025, following the necessary approvals.