The Juvenile Curfew Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995 to enhance public safety measures regarding juvenile curfew hours in the District of Columbia. The bill allows the Mayor to extend curfew hours beyond the standard hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. when necessary to protect public safety or property. It also empowers the Chief of Police to establish specific zones with extended curfew hours under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill raises the age limit for curfew applicability from 17 to 18 years and introduces a new definition for "notice of violation of curfew," which includes verbal warnings to juveniles about potential arrest for curfew violations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for issuing administrative orders for extended curfew hours and designating extended juvenile curfew hour zones, including the requirements for public notification and the conditions under which these extensions can be applied. The act is set to expire on April 15, 2026, and includes provisions for the Mayor's approval and potential Council override in case of a veto. The amendments also make conforming changes to the Volunteer Services Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.