The Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the existing Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. Key changes include aligning the Mayoral appointment process for members of the District Waterways Advisory Commission with similar commissions, adding the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting ex-officio member, and adjusting the meeting schedule to occur every two months instead of monthly. Additionally, the bill allows the Commission to determine the necessity of updating the Advisory Plan at least once every three years, ensuring adequate stakeholder engagement in its development.

The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Confirmation Act of 1978, specifically updating references to align with the changes made in the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days, as is standard for emergency acts in the District of Columbia.