Commission on Human Rights Antonesia Wiley Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council confirms Antonesia Wiley to the DC Commission on Human Rights, enabling her to serve on the board and influence policy, investigations, and guidance for her term.

Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations

Overview

PR 26-0273 is a District of Columbia Council resolution titled the “Commission on Human Rights Antonesia Wiley Confirmation Resolution of 2025.” Its purpose is to confirm Antonesia Wiley to a seat on the DC Commission on Human Rights. The measure is a resolution (not a bill) and is part of the Council’s process for confirming mayoral or executive appointments to a public commission.

Bill Number: PR 26-0273

Title: Commission on Human Rights Antonesia Wiley Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Classification: Resolution

Introduced: July 2, 2025

Sponsor/Primary Author: Chairman Mendelson

Current Status: Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Operations

Purpose and Intent

To provide official Senate-like confirmation of Antonesia Wiley’s appointment to the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights.

The resolution formalizes Wiley’s role by authorizing the Council to confirm the appointment, enabling Wiley to serve on the Commission and participate in its governance and decision-making.

Key Provisions and Changes (as typical for a confirmation resolution)

Formal confirmation of Antonesia Wiley to the DC Commission on Human Rights.

Specification of Wiley’s term and duties would be included in the text of the resolution or accompanying documentation (the exact term length and appointment details would be set forth in the resolution text, consistent with Council rules and the appointing authority’s designation).

Any ancillary provisions related to the confirmation process (e.g., effective date of confirmation, reporting requirements, or conditions) would be explicit in the final enacted version.

Note: The provided information does not include the full text of the resolution, so specific term lengths, qualifications, or duties are not listed here. The final version would spell out these details.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary: Antonesia Wiley, as the appointed member of the DC Commission on Human Rights.

Secondary: The District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, which would gain Wiley as a sitting member, potentially influencing its policy direction, investigations, and advisory work.

Administrative: The Office of the Secretary and related council committees involved in appointments and confirmations; the Committee on Public Works and Operations will play a key role in considering the measure.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

2025-07-02: PR 26-0273 introduced by Chairman Mendelson at the Office of the Secretary.

2025-07-09: Bill withdrawn.

2025-07-11: Notice of Intent to Act on PR 26-0273 Published in the District of Columbia Register.

2025-07-14: Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Operations for consideration.

Next Steps and What to Watch

The Committee on Public Works and Operations will review the resolution, possibly hold a hearing, and make a recommendation to the full Council.

The DC Council would then vote to approve or reject the confirmation.

If confirmed, Wiley would join the DC Commission on Human Rights for the term specified in the resolution.

This summary provides an accessible, factual overview based on the available bill information. For exact term lengths, duties, and any conditions, refer to the text of PR 26-0273 when published.

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