Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Dr. Colleen Kepner to be reappointed as a member of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, as required by the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. Dr. Kepner, who has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is nominated for a term that will end on January 10, 2028. The Mayor's office has provided biographical information about Dr. Kepner to assist the Council in the confirmation process and has requested prompt consideration of the nomination.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Maternal Mortality Review Committee Dr. Colleen Kepner Confirmation Resolution of 2025," formally confirms Dr. Kepner's reappointment. The resolution outlines her qualifications and experience, emphasizing her commitment to improving maternal health care and her leadership roles in various health initiatives. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to Dr. Kepner and the Office of the Mayor, and it will take effect immediately.