The Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the tenant screening process in the District of Columbia by allowing prospective tenants to use a single reusable tenant screening report for multiple housing applications within a 30-day period. This legislation mandates that housing providers accept these reports, which must be completed by a certified credit or consumer reporting agency and include essential information such as the tenant's name, contact details, credit report, rental history, and eviction history. Additionally, the bill prohibits housing providers from charging application fees when a reusable report is provided and requires them to furnish a copy of the screening report to the tenant.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that housing providers cannot charge fees for accessing or using the reusable tenant screening report. It establishes that a housing provider may deny an application or charge a new screening fee only if the tenant knowingly submits falsified or materially altered information. By reducing redundant fees and increasing transparency, this legislation seeks to alleviate financial burdens on renters, promote equity in housing access, and empower tenants in their search for housing.