The Volunteer Services Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 addresses an urgent need to amend the Volunteers Services Act of 1977. The resolution seeks 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). This amendment is necessary because the existing law does not explicitly grant the Attorney General this authority, which is essential for the effective operation of the OAG, especially as it relates to utilizing volunteers who provide critical support in various capacities, including legal and constituent services.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of volunteers in fulfilling the OAG's mission to enforce laws and protect District residents. It highlights that without the ability to establish independent regulations for volunteer use, the agency may face operational challenges and delays in its programs and cases. As such, the Council of the District of Columbia has determined that these circumstances warrant immediate emergency legislation, allowing the amendment to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.