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, while explicitly excluding chance or social gatherings and press conferences. It also 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.

Additionally, the bill stipulates 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 technological constraints exist. It modifies various sections of the existing law, including amendments to the requirements for public notice and accommodations for public attendance. The act is set to take effect on July 5, 2025, following approval by the Mayor or a Council override of a potential veto.