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 the training and qualifications of its members. The new Board will consist of nine members, with two elected by residents and seven appointed by the Mayor. The bill introduces specific qualifications for board members, limits their terms, and mandates training on relevant topics for both board members and the executive director. Additionally, it modifies stipends for board members, ensuring that District government employees do not receive them and capping stipends for other members. The legislation emphasizes resident participation by requiring consultation with the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board on policy changes and providing training for its members.

Moreover, the bill introduces a new subsection that mandates the Board to actively seek input from public housing residents and the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board during the selection of an Executive Director. It amends existing laws to enhance residents' rights, including the ability to file complaints against Authority officials and stipulations for lease terminations. The bill 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 shift in focus. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and is designed to remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, in accordance with emergency act provisions.