Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination to the Council of the District of Columbia for the reappointment of Ms. Helaina Roisman to the Violence Fatality Review Committee. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018. Ms. Roisman, who resides in Ward 1, is being nominated to serve as a representative from an organization that provides services to secondary victims of homicide or suicide, with her term set to end on October 12, 2028. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Roisman, highlighting her extensive experience in injury prevention and outreach at George Washington University Hospital.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Violence Fatality Review Committee Helaina Roisman Confirmation Resolution of 2026," seeks to confirm Ms. Roisman's reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to support the nomination and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, reflecting the urgency of the confirmation process.