CRIAC Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares a legislative emergency to prevent a gap in the law regarding a stormwater fee charged to property owners in Washington, D.C. The bill clarifies that the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority can assess this fee on all properties, including those not connected to the sewer system, to help fund the Clean Rivers Project. This clarification is necessary because a temporary law authorizing the fee is set to expire before a permanent version can be submitted to Congress for review. By adopting this measure, the Council ensures that the fee remains in effect without interruption while the new legislation undergoes the federal review process.