This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Dr. Monique Powell-Davis to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee for a term ending January 10, 2028. The resolution confirms her role as a committee member with expertise in obstetrics and gynecology from a District of Columbia hospital or birthing center, as required by the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. The committee reviews maternal mortality cases to identify preventable factors and improve care. (1 sentence)
This resolution confirms Ebony Marcelle's reappointment to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee for a term ending January 10, 2028. It directly affects Ms. Marcelle, a Certified Nurse Midwife with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology at District of Columbia healthcare facilities, as she is being reappointed to this specific committee role. The committee, established by D.C. Law 22-111, reviews maternal mortality cases to identify prevention opportunities. The resolution is procedural and does not create new policy or alter existing laws.
This resolution confirms Dr. Jamila Perritt's reappointment to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee for a term ending January 10, 2028. It directly affects Dr. Perritt, who will continue serving as a community organization representative specializing in women's health, teen pregnancy, or public health. The resolution follows the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-111), which created the committee to analyze maternal mortality causes and recommend improvements. This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill, with no new requirements or funding.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Aza Nedhari to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee for a term ending January 10, 2028. The committee, established under the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-111), reviews maternal mortality cases to identify patterns and recommend improvements in maternal health care. Nedhari, a community health leader with 15+ years in women's health and perinatal support, will serve as a representative of a community organization specializing in women's health or public health. The resolution is procedural and does not enact new policy.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Dr. Constance Bohon's reappointment as the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) representative on the District of Columbia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee for a term ending January 10, 2028. The committee, established by D.C. Law 22-111 (2018), reviews maternal mortality cases to identify prevention strategies. Dr. Bohon has served on the committee since 2017 and has extensive experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal health leadership. The resolution requires no new policy changes - it solely extends her existing appointment.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Catherine Daily as the certified nurse midwife member of the District of Columbia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee, filling a vacancy left by Shakira Franklyn. The resolution specifies her term runs from the current date through January 10, 2028. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation, as it solely addresses personnel confirmation for an existing committee.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Dr. Melissa Fries' reappointment to the District of Columbia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It formally approves her continued service as a member with expertise in obstetrics and gynecology from a DC hospital or birthing center, for a term ending January 10, 2028. The resolution follows the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018, which created the committee to analyze maternal deaths and recommend prevention strategies. This resolution does not create new policy but confirms an existing appointment to support the committee's work on reducing maternal mortality.
This bill is a procedural resolution confirming Dr. Colleen Kepner's reappointment to the District of Columbia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It formally confirms her service as a committee member with obstetrics and gynecology expertise from a DC hospital or birthing center, for a term ending January 10, 2028. The resolution follows the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018 and requires Council approval to proceed. As a confirmation resolution (not a policy bill), it directly affects Dr. Kepner and the committee's composition.
This resolution approves final rules establishing the Peer Case Management Institute (PCMI) under DC's Homeless Services Reform Act. It creates a certification program for individuals with lived experience of homelessness to become peer case managers, training them to assist others navigating homeless services. The rules set eligibility criteria, require classroom training plus field practicum, and outline certification standards for DHS-funded homeless service agencies. This directly affects people experiencing homelessness (who become certified case managers) and DC homeless service providers who must hire certified peer case managers. The policy change creates a structured pathway to employment for this group while building a new workforce for homeless services.
This bill prohibits health care entities in Washington, D.C. from charging fees for providing personal medical records to individuals or their representatives. It specifically exempts fees when records are requested to support claims or appeals under the Social Security Act, or for other federal or District needs-based benefits (like Medicaid or housing assistance). The law applies to patients, their legal representatives, nonprofit legal services staff, or attorneys acting on their behalf. Health care providers must provide these records without cost for these specific purposes. The bill does not affect fees for general medical record requests unrelated to benefits claims.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of El Hadji Beye to fill a vacant seat on the Commission on African Affairs. The Commission, established under the 2006 Office and Commission on African Affairs Act, focuses on issues affecting African communities in D.C. Beye will serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending October 27, 2025. The resolution is procedural, solely confirming the appointment without creating new policy or affecting any laws.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Darryl Madden to a new seat on the District Waterways Advisory Commission. Madden, a Ward 6 resident with expertise in public safety communications (including roles at FEMA and the U.S. Department of Commerce), will serve a four-year term ending December 2028. The resolution is procedural, formalizing the appointment required by the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-336), and does not create new policy. It directly affects the commission's composition and requires Council approval per District law.
