Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. Harry Barbee to serve as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, filling a vacancy left by Vikisha Fripp. This nomination adheres to the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018. Dr. Barbee, a resident of Ward 5 in Washington, DC, is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in health, behavior, and society, with a focus on LGBTQ+ populations and health disparities. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination, providing biographical information to support Dr. Barbee's qualifications.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission Harry Barbee Confirmation Resolution of 2025," formally confirms Dr. Barbee's appointment and mandates that a copy be sent to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel has confirmed that the nominations of Dr. Barbee and Dr. Padma Pavuluri are legally unobjectionable, allowing for their advancement to the Commission. Dr. Barbee's extensive academic background, including a PhD in sociology and postdoctoral research, positions him as a strong candidate for this role.