Bill
PR 26-0396
Confirms Rashida Taylor's appointment to the DC Commission on African-American Affairs, enabling her to serve and help shape policies for African-American communities.
Overview
PR 26-0396 is a proposed resolution by the DC Council to formally confirm Rashida Taylor as a member of the Commission on African-American Affairs. The resolution is a confirmation of a mayoral or executive appointment to a DC government body, rather than a statute creating or altering law.
Key Facts
- Bill Number: PR 26-0396
- Title: Commission on African-American Affairs Rashida Taylor Confirmation Resolution of 2025
- Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (primary)
- Introduced: November 6, 2025
- Status: Referred to Committee on Youth Affairs
- Committee: Youth Affairs (as of the latest actions)
- Version/Actions:
- 2025-11-06: Introduced at Office of the Secretary (twice listed)
- 2025-11-14: Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0396 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- 2025-11-18: Referred to Committee on Youth Affairs (listed twice)
What the bill does
- Purpose: To provide formal Senate/ Council confirmation of Rashida Taylor’s appointment to the Commission on African-American Affairs, enabling her to serve as a member of that Commission.
- Action: The resolution would recognize and approve the appointment, allowing the Commission to operate with the confirmed member.
- Relationship to agency/board: Assists in completing the membership of the Commission on African-American Affairs, in line with typical Council confirmation processes for appointed positions.
Who is affected
- Rashida Taylor (appointee): Gains formal confirmation to serve on the Commission on African-American Affairs.
- Commission on African-American Affairs: Gains a confirmed member, contributing to its full or continued functioning.
- District of Columbia residents: Potential indirect impact through a fully staffed commission that advises on policies and programs related to African-American communities.
- Mayor/Executive branch: Performs appointive duties; Council confirmation completes the appointment process.
Procedural and timeline elements
- Introduction: November 6, 2025
- Notice to Act: November 14, 2025 (DC Register)
- Committee referral: November 18, 2025 (to Committee on Youth Affairs; listed twice)
- Next potential steps: The Committee on Youth Affairs would review, potentially hold a hearing, and report the resolution to the full Council for a vote. If approved by the Council, the resolution would become the formal confirmation of Rashida Taylor’s membership.
Notes
- The bill is categorized as a resolution, not a statute, indicating its primary function is to acknowledge and confirm an appointment rather than to create or alter law.
- The duplicate listings for referrals and introductions reflect procedural records but do not change the substantive outcome: confirmation of Taylor’s appointment pending committee consideration and Council vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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