Bill > PR26-0099

This resolution concerns the confirmation of Dr. Harry Barbee as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC) for the District of Columbia. Nominated by Mayor Muriel Bowser to fill a vacant seat previously held by Vikisha Fripp, Dr. Barbee is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in research on gender, sexuality, aging, and health, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ populations. The resolution is part of the standard confirmation process outlined in the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018, which requires City Council approval for mayoral appointments. Dr. Barbee, who holds a PhD in Sociology from Florida State University and has an extensive academic background in studying health disparities and social factors affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, would serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The resolution includes Dr. Barbee's detailed curriculum vitae, highlighting their academic achievements, research publications, professional affiliations, and commitment to understanding and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.

Health and Social Services

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0099