The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilmember Brooke Pinto, declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Volunteers Services Act of 1977. The amendment aims to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to create regulations governing the use of volunteers. This resolution is part of a broader legislative effort to ensure that there is no gap in the law concerning volunteer services as the current emergency act is set to expire on November 9, 2025, while a temporary act is expected to be approved shortly thereafter.

The resolution outlines the timeline of legislative actions, noting that the Council adopted the Volunteer Services Clarification Emergency Amendment Act on July 28, 2025, which will expire before the temporary act takes effect. To address this potential gap, the resolution emphasizes the urgency of adopting the Volunteer Services Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 immediately, allowing for the necessary legal framework to be in place without interruption.