Commission on Human Rights Pratima Narayan Confirmation Resolution of 2026
This bill formally confirms Pratima Narayan as a new member of the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, filling a vacancy left by Maria Burnett. The resolution appoints her for an unexpired term ending in December 2026, with eligibility for a subsequent term through December 2029. Narayan, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State, brings extensive experience in international law and crisis management to the commission. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026
Signed Jun 30, 2026
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The document was converted from a formal nomination letter submitted by the Mayor to the Council into the official enrolled resolution text. The substantive policy content regarding the appointment of Pratima Narayan remains consistent, though the address was corrected from 'I Street, SE' to 'I Street, NW' and the term description was slightly streamlined to remove specific references to the former officeholder.
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The document format changed from a cover letter/nomination package to the final enrolled resolution text, removing the Mayor's signature block and biographical resume while retaining the core resolution clauses.
The nominee's address was corrected from 'I Street, SE' to 'I Street, NW' in the official resolution text.
The description of the term was simplified by removing the phrase 'filling a vacant seat formerly held by Maria Burnett' and the citation of the specific section establishing the Commission, as these are now implied by the resolution's title and context.
Floor votes · Council Jun 30, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jun 30, 2026
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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Jun 30, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 22, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0714 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
legislature
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
May 19, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0714 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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