PR 26-0664 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Commission on Human Rights Jordyn White Confirmation Resolution of 2026

This bill confirms Jordyn White as a member of the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights to fill a vacant seat left by Antonesia Wiley. The resolution authorizes White to serve for the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028, following her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Once adopted by the Council, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor to formalize her appointment.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Signed Jun 30, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The document transitions from a Mayor's nomination letter to an officially enrolled resolution. The primary substantive change is the addition of a detailed biographical summary and work history for the nominee, Jordyn White, which was not present in the original nomination letter. This addition provides the Council with specific details on her qualifications, experience, and past roles to inform the confirmation decision.
TECHNICAL

A comprehensive biographical section detailing the nominee's career history, awards, and qualifications was added to the resolution text.

The document format changed from a letter of nomination to a formal enrolled resolution with a new resolution number (26-434) and effective date.

The original letter's cover page, including the Mayor's signature block and specific address details, was removed in favor of the formal resolution header.

Floor votes · Council Jun 30, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jun 30, 2026
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 30, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 22, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0664 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
legislature
May 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0664 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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Chairman