Department of Energy and Environment Rulemaking Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0079) removes a requirement that the Mayor of Washington, D.C., submit all environmental rules to the Council for a mandatory 45-day review period. It amends the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005 to change the Mayor’s authority from "shall promulgate" (must create) to "may promulgate" (may create), eliminating the review process. This change allows the Mayor to issue environmental regulations more quickly without Council approval. The bill applies to rules implementing the Department of Energy and Environment’s authority and is an emergency measure valid for 90 days.