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PR 26-0113

Board of Integrative Healthcare Dr. Shannan Walker Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Resolution to confirm Dr. Shannan Walker to DC's Board of Integrative Healthcare was withdrawn after committee referral and roundtable proceedings in March 2025.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0113

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms Dr. Shannan Walker to the Board of Integrative Healthcare in the District of Columbia. The bill went through standard confirmation procedures including committee referral and a roundtable discussion before being withdrawn on March 13, 2025.

Why is this important

Board confirmations establish oversight of healthcare practices and ensure qualified professionals guide policy in specialized medical fields. The Board of Integrative Healthcare specifically shapes how DC regulates alternative and complementary medicine practices alongside conventional care.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available information about Dr. Walker's qualifications, credentials, or specific experience in integrative healthcare
  • No accessible record explaining why the resolution was withdrawn after advancing through initial procedural steps
  • Limited transparency regarding what positions on integrative healthcare regulation Dr. Walker would bring to the board

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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