This Week In Congress

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. On January 24, 2022, H.E. Hisashi Michigami, the new Ambassador of the Government of Japan to the Federated States of Micronesia, and entourage on a courtesy call to the FSM Congress met to introduce and pay his respects to Vice Speaker Esmond Moses acting on behalf of Speaker Wesley W. Simina. The discussion began with Ambassador […]

POHNPEI, PALIKIR. The Third Regular Session of the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened on January 13, 2022 as set by Speaker Wesley W. Simina to address the expiration of the President’s Emergency Declaration, along with pending nominations, appropriations & legislation among other matters. Following the formalities to open and convene a session,

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. January 5, 2022– Speaker Wesley W. Simina has called for the Third Regular Session of the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to convene on January 13, 2022. In accordance with Public Law 13-59, “the Congress shall meet in three regular sessions commencing on the 10th day of January, the 11th day of

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. The 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned its 3rd Special Session on December 17, 2021, with the following Congressional Acts and Resolutions. CA 22-66 & CA 22-67 are congressional acts to change the use or allottee of funds previously appropriated therein, to fund public projects and social programs for both the states of Pohnpei

WENO, CHUUK. December 13, 2021. – Dr. Perpetua Sappa Konman made history today as the first ever woman to be sworn in and seated as a Member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. The Third Special Session of the 22nd Congress virtually convened today to address measures still pending before the Body

WENO, CHUUK. December 6, 2021– Speaker Wesley W. Simina has called for the Third Special Session of the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to convene on December 13, 2021 for a total of five (5) days. According to the Speaker’s call, the purpose of the special session is for Senator-elect Perpetua S. Konman to

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. November 24, 2021, (CFSM-Pohnpei Delegation)- The Twenty-Second Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia concluded its Second Special Session with pending grants and the President’s pending nominations toping the congressional resolutions adopted. The session was held from November 15 to 19, 2021, during which Congress adopted the following congressional resolutions: Congressional Resolution (C.R.)

PALIKIR, POHNPEI – November 22, 2021.  The 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia adjourned its Second Special Session on November 19, 2021 after 5 days of deliberation on nominations, appropriations, and legislation. The Congress adjourned sine die with the passage of the following congressional acts regarding; maternity leave for FSM employees, the FSM Constitutional Convention,

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. November 18, 2021.  The Second Special Session of the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened on November 15, 2021,as set by Speaker Wesley W. Simina to discuss nominations, appropriations & pending legislation among others. Following the formalities to open and convene a session, Speaker Simina appointed Senator Ferny S. Perman, Chairman