The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005. The proposed amendments aim to ensure that businesses applying for certification as local business enterprises are independently owned and operated, revise minimum performance requirements for certified joint ventures, and establish uniform procedures for enforcement actions. This emergency declaration is necessary due to the ongoing congressional review of related legislation, specifically the Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 and the Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, both of which are set to expire soon.

The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously approved the Emergency Act on May 5, 2026, and the Temporary Act on June 2, 2026, with the latter currently under congressional review. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of adopting the amendments to prevent any legal gaps that could arise between the expiration of the Emergency Act and the conclusion of the congressional review period for the Temporary Act. As such, the resolution is set to take effect immediately following its adoption after a single reading.