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.
The LIGHT DC Amendment Act of 2025 requires the Mayor to install and maintain lighting on all designated pedestrian crosswalks and bicycle trails in parks and forested areas, operating from dusk to dawn. This legislation amends District law to add lighting as a mandatory safety feature for these specific locations, building on existing pedestrian safety measures. The bill aims to improve nighttime visibility for pedestrians and bicyclists, directly affecting residents and visitors using these areas in parks and forested spaces. It is based on evidence from past District initiatives showing that adequate lighting correlates with reduced injury risks and crime rates.
This bill would increase the authority of the District's elected State Board of Education over educational policies. Currently, the State Board can only approve or reject proposals from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), but the bill would allow it to amend those proposals and also initiate its own policy proposals. If OSSE opposes a State Board request, the bill requires OSSE to provide a written explanation and draft Council resolution within 90 days, after which the Council would decide whether to proceed. This change aims to make the State Board a more active partner in shaping policies affecting DC public schools.
This resolution confirms Christopher Jenkins' reappointment to the Combat Sports Commission for a term ending January 5, 2028. It is a routine procedural step to approve the Mayor's nomination for a position established under the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, which oversees regulation of combat sports like boxing and wrestling in the District. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes an existing appointment.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Ify Bozimo for reappointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs. The resolution confirms her appointment for a term ending October 27, 2027, under the Commission's founding law (D.C. Law 16-111). It requires no new policy changes or funding, solely serving to complete the confirmation process for an existing appointment.
This bill creates an "Arts Liaison" position within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to improve arts education in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools (DCPCS). The liaison would develop updated arts standards, strengthen curricula, serve as the main contact for schools, support teacher professional development, and connect schools with arts organizations. It directly affects all DCPS and DCPCS schools by addressing current inequities in arts access and outdated standards (last updated in 2008). The bill standardizes support for arts education across all schools rather than creating new funding or programs.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution (PR 26-0098), not a policy bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's appointment of Melissa Bird to a newly created seat on the District Waterways Advisory Commission. The resolution specifies Ms. Bird (a Ward 1 resident with urban planning expertise) will serve a four-year term ending December 1, 2028, as required by the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-336). The resolution has no substantive policy provisions - it solely facilitates the confirmation process for this specific appointment.
