By: Fiona Benson Kollie
The House of Representatives has officially adjourned its First Quarter of the 3rd Session of the 55th Legislature, with members expected to resume legislative activities in May 2026.
The First Quarter ran from January 15, 2026, to March 19, 2026, during which the House conducted a series of legislative and oversight activities aimed at advancing national development and governance.
Delivering his closing remarks on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon disclosed that a total of 30 sittings were held during the period. Of this number, 20 were regular sittings and 10 were executive sittings, with no special sittings recorded.
Providing a statistical overview of the House’s activities, the Speaker noted that a total of 23 legislative instruments were acted upon. This includes 4 House bills passed, 7 Executive bills passed, and 10 Senate bills concurred with. There was 1 motion for reconsideration, while no resolutions were recorded during the period.
Additionally, in the committee rooms, 26 legislative instruments were considered, comprising 6 House bills, 6 Senate bills, and 14 Executive bills, along with 2 petitions.
The Speaker further disclosed that there were 18 appearances in Plenary, while communications received and processed during the quarter totaled 115. These included 99 communications from lawmakers, 5 from the Executive, 10 from institutions, and 1 individual communication.
In sum, the House recorded a grand total of 215 activities during the First Quarter.
In his remarks, Speaker Koon commended members for their commitment and cooperation throughout the period, urging them to remain engaged with their constituents during the break.
He also extended well wishes to Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan, calling for continued unity, reflection, and national solidarity.
The House of Representatives now stands adjourned, with members set to reconvene in May 2026 to begin the next phase of legislative work.