The resolution put forth by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the reappointment of Dr. Erica Richards to the Violence Fatality Review Committee, representing a hospital in the District of Columbia. This nomination aligns with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018, proposing Dr. Richards for a term that will conclude on October 12, 2027. The resolution requests the Council's prompt consideration of her confirmation and includes biographical details to facilitate the process.

Dr. Richards is a board-certified adult psychiatrist, currently serving as the Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her extensive experience in psychiatry, including leadership roles and significant contributions to research, particularly in mood disorders and treatment responses, underscores her qualifications for the committee. The resolution has been deemed legally unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel, allowing the reappointment process to move forward without legal issues, highlighting the importance of Dr. Richards' expertise in addressing violence-related fatalities in the District.