The proposed resolution, known as the Volunteer Services Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses an urgent need to amend the Volunteers Services Act of 1977. The amendment aims to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to create regulations governing the use of volunteers within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Currently, the Act does not explicitly grant this authority, which is necessary for the OAG to effectively utilize volunteers, including attorneys and interns, who provide essential support in various legal and governmental functions.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of volunteers in assisting the OAG to fulfill its mission of enforcing District laws and serving residents. It highlights that without this amendment, the agency may face operational disruptions and delays in its programs and cases that rely on volunteer contributions. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the urgency of this situation, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.