The proposed resolution, titled the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, aims to address an urgent need for legislative action regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget due to the congressional review process. The Council of the District of Columbia previously passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act on July 28, 2025, which is set to expire on December 2, 2025. This Emergency Act was designed to enact and amend necessary provisions to support the budget. However, the subsequent Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act, which is a permanent measure, is not expected to be enacted until after the Emergency Act expires, creating a potential gap in authority.

To prevent this gap and ensure the continued implementation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Financial Plan, the Council has determined that an emergency declaration is necessary. The resolution allows for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 after a single reading, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon passage.