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PR 26-0631

Commission on African-American Affairs Venus Little Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Venus Little is confirmed as a public member of DC's Commission on African-American Affairs for the remainder of the current term (through July 8, 2026) and a new term through July

Referred to Committee on Youth Affairs
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0631

Summary of PR 26-0631 — Venus Little Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Overview

  • Bill: PR 26-0631
  • Session: 26
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Title: Commission on African-American Affairs Venus Little Confirmation Resolution of 2026
  • Purpose: Confirm Venus Little as a public member of the DC Commission on African-American Affairs to fill a vacant seat and serve an unexpired term ending July 8, 2026, with a subsequent term ending July 8, 2029.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The Mayor nominates Venus Little for appointment to the Commission on African-American Affairs (CA-AA), pursuant to the Confirmation Act and the CA-AA Establishment Act.
  • The resolution formalizes Council confirmation of her appointment to the CA-AA, replacing the prior seat held by Spencer Gopaul.
  • Term structure: remainder of the current unexpired term through July 8, 2026, and a subsequent full term through July 8, 2029.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Sec. 2: Confirms Venus Little as a public member of the CA-AA, filling the vacant seat (formerly Spencer Gopaul) for the specified terms.
  • Sec. 3: Requires the Council to transmit the resolution to the nominee and to the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Sec. 4: Takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Who is Affected

  • Venus Little: Receives formal confirmation to serve on the CA-AA.
  • Commission on African-American Affairs: The membership roster will include Venus Little for the stated terms.
  • Spender Gopaul’s seat vacancy is filled by Venus Little’s appointment.
  • General public: Indirectly affected through anticipated input from the CA-AA on matters affecting African-American communities in DC.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: March 31, 2026, by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Action History:
    • Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0631 published: April 10, 2026.
    • Referred to Committee on Youth Affairs: April 21, 2026.
  • Confirmation Process: Follows the DC Confirmation Act of 1978 and the CA-AA Establishment Act of 2012; involves Council review and formal vote to confirm.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon adoption of the resolution (Sec. 4).

Supporting Materials

  • Mayor Bowser’s nomination letter dated March 31, 2026, nominating Venus Little for the CA-AA seat.
  • Biographical information and statements included with the nomination package.
  • Legal sufficiency reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Mayor’s Office of the General Counsel (Elizabeth Cavendish memo, March 25, 2026).

Practical Implications

  • Adds a new public member to the Commission on African-American Affairs, enabling continued representation and guidance on issues pertinent to DC’s African-American community.
  • The CA-AA can proceed with its statutory duties, including advisement on housing, economic opportunity, and community development, with Venus Little’s participation starting from the remainder of the current term and into the next term.

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

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