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. 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 homelessness. The bill also introduces a comprehensive training program for the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board to facilitate effective participation in the Authority's operations. Additionally, stipends for board members are limited to $4,000 per year, with an extra $2,000 for the Chairperson, and government employees serving as Commissioners will not receive stipends.

The legislation further amends various sections of the existing law to improve governance and accountability, including the requirement for the Board to elect a Chairperson from its members and ensuring that all members, including the ex officio Commissioner, adhere to conflict of interest provisions. The Board is mandated to meet at least ten times a year with public comment periods, and it must seek input from public housing residents and voucher holders when selecting an Executive Director. The bill also revises residents' rights regarding lease terminations and emergency relocations, repeals previous emergency and temporary acts related to housing authority stabilization, and includes a fiscal impact statement, with the act set to expire after 225 days unless further action is taken.