Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for the reappointment of Dr. Jacqueline Francis as a community representative member of the Child Fatality Review Committee. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001. Dr. Francis, a resident of Ward 6, has extensive experience in pediatric medicine and public health, currently serving as a Medical Officer at the FDA and as an attending physician with the KIDS Mobile Clinic. Her term is set to end on July 16, 2028.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Child Fatality Review Committee Dr. Jacqueline Francis Confirmation Resolution of 2026," seeks to confirm Dr. Francis's reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to support her continued service on the committee, which reviews child fatalities in the District of Columbia and makes recommendations to prevent such occurrences. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor.