Public Service Commission Ted Trabue, Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms Ted Trabue, Jr. for another term on the DC Public Service Commission through June 30, 2030, ensuring continuity in utilities regulation.

Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Basic purpose

This bill, introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson, seeks to confirm the reappointment of Ted Trabue, Jr. to the Public Service Commission (PSC) of the District of Columbia.

Term: Each confirmed appointment runs to June 30, 2030.

Legal basis: Follows the DC Confirmation Act of 1978 and related appropriation provisions from 1913, aligning with the DC government’s formal appointment process.

What the bill does

Sec. 1: Officially titles and adopts the resolution as the “Public Service Commission Ted Trabue, Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 2026.”

Sec. 2: Confirms the reappointment of Ted Trabue, Jr. as a member of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, with a term ending June 30, 2030.

Address/ward: Kanawha Street, NW; Ward 4; Washington, DC 20014.

Sec. 3: Directs the Council to transmit a copy of the adopted resolution to the nominee and the Mayor’s Office.

Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Who is affected

Ted Trabue, Jr.: Reappointed to the DC Public Service Commission (PSC), a body responsible for oversight of public utilities, energy policy, and related regulatory matters in the District.

The PSC and DC government’s regulatory framework: By confirming a PSC member, the bill influences the leadership and direction of public utilities regulation within DC through 2030.

Key provisions and context

The bill is procedural and confirmatory in nature; it does not itself modify PSC powers or policy, but secures the formal confirmation required for continued service.

The nomination includes biographical information in the annexed materials (noted in the bill text), which provide the nominee’s experience and qualifications.

The confirmation aligns with term limits and statutory appointment processes established by prior DC law.

Procedural timeline and status

Introduced: April 22, 2026, by the Mayor.

Action history shows: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment on May 5, 2026.

The resolution is intended to be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.

Immediate effectiveness: The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Summary of potential impact

Ensures continuity of leadership at the Public Service Commission through 2030.

Provides regulatory stability for DC’s energy, utilities, and related infrastructure oversight.

Supports DC’s governance by aligning executive nominations with legislative confirmation processes.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section comparing this to prior PSC confirmations or provide context on Ted Trabue, Jr.’s background and relevant regulatory experience.

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