The Deadline Accountability Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance accountability within the District government by addressing the issue of missed deadlines for reports and documents required by the Council. The bill introduces a new provision to the Freedom of Information Act of 1976, stating that if a deadline for a document mandated by law has passed, the deliberative process privilege cannot be invoked to withhold that document from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This change is intended to ensure that deadlines are taken seriously and to promote better communication and collaboration between the Council and the Executive.

Additionally, the bill allows the Mayor to request a 30-day extension for submitting required documents, provided that the request includes the reason for the extension and the potential consequences if it is not approved. If the Council does not act on the extension request within the 30-day period, it will be automatically deemed disapproved. This legislative measure seeks to create a more responsive government that meets its obligations to the residents of the District.