Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily extend laws governing the Certified Business Enterprise Program in the District of Columbia while awaiting final approval from Congress. It specifically addresses a legal gap that would occur between the expiration of an existing emergency amendment and the projected effective date of a new temporary amendment. The measure ensures that requirements for independent business ownership and joint venture performance standards remain in force without interruption. By adopting this resolution, the Council allows the updated enforcement procedures to take effect immediately and remain active until the new law is fully enacted.