Bill > PR26-0210

This resolution declares an emergency to ensure the District of Columbia can effectively implement its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The emergency stems from potential delays in the congressional review process for the local budget, which might prevent the budget from being fully approved before the start of the fiscal year on October 1, 2025. Specifically, the resolution acknowledges that the Mayor transmitted the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Act on May 27, 2025, and that due to the congressional recess schedule, the budget may not complete its required review before the fiscal year begins. To address this potential gap, the Mayor has also submitted a Local Budget Emergency Act, which is not subject to congressional review and can provide a temporary mechanism to ensure government operations can continue smoothly. The Council determines that these circumstances constitute an emergency, allowing the budget legislation to be adopted after a single reading. The resolution is designed to enable the District government to operate fully and continue providing necessary services to residents, visitors, and businesses without interruption, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0210