The Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 by restructuring the Board of Commissioners and enhancing training for its members and the executive director. The bill proposes a new Board consisting of nine members, with two elected by residents and seven appointed by the Mayor. It establishes specific qualifications for board members, limits their terms, and mandates training on relevant topics. Additionally, the bill adjusts stipends for board members, ensuring that District government employees are ineligible for stipends and setting a cap for other members. It emphasizes resident participation by requiring consultation with the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board on policy changes and mandates regular public meetings for transparency.

Moreover, the bill introduces a new subsection that requires the Board to actively seek input from public housing residents and the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board during the Executive Director selection process. It amends existing laws to enhance residents' rights, including the ability to file complaints against Authority officials and stipulations for lease terminations. The legislation also ensures that residents can be relocated from unsafe living conditions. Additionally, it establishes stipends for Board Commissioners under the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act and repeals two previous acts related to the Housing Authority, indicating a legislative shift. The bill is designed to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days.