Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. Monique Powell-Davis for reappointment to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, as required by the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. Dr. Powell-Davis, who has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is currently the Executive Vice President of Medical Services at Mary’s Center, a federally qualified health center in Washington, D.C. Her reappointment is for a term ending January 10, 2028, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Dr. Powell-Davis's reappointment to the committee, which is tasked with reviewing maternal mortality cases to improve health outcomes for mothers in the District. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Dr. Powell-Davis's qualifications include board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, active medical licensure in D.C. and Maryland, and a strong background in providing care to underserved populations.