A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

# Summary of SJRES 68 **What This Bill Would Do** This is a congressional resolution that would reject a new law passed by the Washington, D.C. city government. The D.C. law in question—the Open Meetings Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025—makes changes to how D.C. government meetings must be conducted in terms of public access and transparency. If Congress passes this resolution, the D.C. law would be disapproved and prevented from taking effect. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This resolution primarily affects residents and businesses in Washington, D.C., as well as the D.C.

government itself. Congress has special authority to review and reject D.C. laws under the Home Rule Act. The specific details of what the D.C. law changes aren't included in the resolution information provided, but it relates to rules around open meetings—typically laws that govern whether government meetings must be open to the public and how notice is given. **Current Status** The resolution (SJRES 68) was introduced by Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Congress. It would require passage in both the House and Senate to become effective.