The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999. The amendments aim to revise the structure of the Housing Authority's board, provide flexibility for training of board members and the executive director, and update the public housing resident bill of rights. Additionally, it seeks to adjust board stipends under the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 and to update terminology in the Confirmation Act of 1978 related to the Housing Authority board.

The urgency for this resolution arises from the recent enactment of the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Amendment Act of 2025, which establishes a new governing board structure for the Housing Authority. The current emergency law is set to expire before the RENTAL Act completes congressional review, necessitating immediate action to ensure that the Mayor and the Housing Authority can continue preparations for the transition to the new board structure. The resolution is designed to be adopted after a single reading and takes effect immediately.