Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
This resolution declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Mayor to continue preparing for a board transition mandated by the RENTAL Act of 2025, pending congressional review. It directly affects DCHA leadership and residents by enabling temporary administrative work during the congressional review period. The resolution itself does not change policies but creates a legal mandate for the transition preparation, ensuring continuity until the permanent RENTAL Act is finalized. This is a procedural measure to avoid delays during the congressional review process.
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Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced Nov 25, 2025
Signed Dec 2, 2025
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Floor votes · Council Dec 2, 2025
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 2, 2025
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Democratic11
100% Yea
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Independent2
100% Yea
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Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0411 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary
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Robert White
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