Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Mx. Colin Rettammel to be reappointed as a member of the Commission on Human Rights, with the term set to end on December 31, 2028. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Human Rights Act of 1977. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Rettammel, highlighting his extensive legal experience, including his current role as a judicial law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and previous positions with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution confirms Rettammel's reappointment and cites the Commission on Human Rights as established by the Human Rights Act of 1977. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, reflecting the Council's support for Rettammel's continued service in promoting and protecting human rights within the District of Columbia.