Violence Fatality Review Committee Jennifer Crumlish Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

Would have confirmed Jennifer Crumlish to the Violence Fatality Review Committee; withdrawn, so no appointment or policy change.

Withdrawn

PR 26-0370 — Violence Fatality Review Committee Jennifer Crumlish Confirmation Resolution of 2025 (Withdrawn)

Overview

PR 26-0370 is a DC Council resolution that would have confirmed Jennifer Crumlish as a member of the Violence Fatality Review Committee. The bill was introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and would have completed a standard confirmation process for an appointment to the committee. The resolution has since been withdrawn and therefore did not become law.

Purpose and Intent

To provide formal confirmation by the DC Council of Jennifer Crumlish’s appointment to the Violence Fatality Review Committee.

To acknowledge and authorize the Mayor’s appointment, subject to Council confirmation, in accordance with applicable District of Columbia law and governance practices.

To ensure the committee has a fully appointed member capable of participating in its duties to review violence-related fatalities and contribute to policy recommendations.

Key Provisions (summary, based on typical confirmation resolutions)

Identification of the appointee: Jennifer Crumlish.

Confirmation by the Council of the Mayor’s appointment to the Violence Fatality Review Committee.

Term and duties: The appointment would run for the term and duties specified by applicable DC law governing the Violence Fatality Review Committee.

Transmission and record-keeping: The resolution would set forth required communications to the Mayor’s Office, the appointee, and relevant officials to effectuate confirmation.

Compliance with governing rules: The resolution would reflect standard legislative procedures for confirmation, including any required certifications or disclosures.

Who Would Be Affected

Jennifer Crumlish (appointee to the Violence Fatality Review Committee).

Mayor’s Office (appointment of the member).

Violence Fatality Review Committee (advisory body reviewing fatal violence cases).

District residents who rely on the committee’s work to inform public safety policy and violence prevention efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: October 29, 2025, by Chairman Mendelson (Office of the Secretary).

Referred to: Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety (Nov 4, 2025).

Notice of Intent to Act: Published November 7, 2025 (District of Columbia Register).

Action: Withdrawn on November 7, 2025 (no further action taken on this measure).

Status: Withdrawn; there is no enacted change, but the file remains part of the legislative record for potential future reintroduction.

Status and Next Steps

The bill is withdrawn and would not take effect. If reintroduced, it would proceed through the standard steps: committee referral, potential hearings, and a Council vote for confirmation, following the timelines and requirements of DC law.

Sponsor

Mendelson, Phil (primary)

This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose to confirm a Violence Fatality Review Committee appointee and its procedural trajectory, noting that the measure was withdrawn and thus not enacted.