The Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary 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 new Board will consist of nine members, with two elected by residents and seven appointed by the Mayor, who must possess relevant professional experience in housing and community services. The bill also establishes a comprehensive training program for the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board to facilitate effective participation in the Authority's operations. Additionally, it adjusts stipends for board members, capping them at $4,000 per year, with an additional $2,000 for the Chairperson, while ensuring that government employees serving as Commissioners do not receive stipends.

Further amendments focus on improving governance and accountability within the Board. The bill mandates that the Board elect a Chairperson from its members instead of appointing the ex officio Commissioner, and it requires Commissioners and the Executive Director to report any conflicts of interest. The Board is also required to meet at least ten times a year, allowing public comments during meetings. The legislation emphasizes the importance of resident input in the selection of an Executive Director and revises residents' rights regarding lease terminations and emergency relocations. It repeals previous emergency and temporary acts related to the Housing Authority and includes provisions for its effective date and expiration after 225 days.