Commission on Human Rights Joel Castón Confirmation Resolution of 2026
This bill proposes to confirm Joel Castón as a member of the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, filling a vacant seat for a term ending in December 2028. The legislation authorizes the Council to formally approve Castón's appointment, which is based on his nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
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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The document transitioned from a Mayor's nomination letter to a formally enrolled legislative resolution. The text was cleaned of formatting artifacts, corrected for spelling (e.g., 'Caston' to 'Castón'), and updated with the official bill number (26-435) and a new date (June 30, 2026). The substantive policy content regarding the appointment of Joel Castón remains unchanged.
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The document type changed from a nomination letter to an enrolled resolution, adding the official bill number and formal citation.
The date was updated from April 21, 2026, to June 30, 2026, reflecting the final enrollment date.
Spelling and formatting errors were corrected, including changing 'Caston' to 'Castón' and removing extraneous biographical text and legal review notes.
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
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 PR26-0665 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
PR26-0665 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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