The proposed resolution, titled the Private Vehicle-for-Hire Operator Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, addresses an urgent need to amend the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Establishment Act of 1985. It aims to clarify the definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator in light of ongoing congressional review. The Council has already passed emergency and temporary legislation to ensure that the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) retains the authority to enforce safety regulations concerning illegal for-hire vehicle operators, including registration, insurance, and trade dress requirements.

Given the potential for a lapse in the law during the congressional review process, the Council has determined that further emergency legislation is necessary to maintain the DFHV's enforcement capabilities. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, allowing for the amendment to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.