Published: March 20, 2026
CAPITOL HILL — The House of Representatives of Liberia has adjourned the First Quarter of the Third Session of the 55th Legislature, closing out a busy legislative period that recorded 215 activities and significant progress on pending bills.
The quarter, which ran from Jan. 15 to March 19, 2026, featured sustained plenary engagement, committee work and executive interactions as lawmakers advanced national governance priorities.
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Delivering his closing remarks on Thursday, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon disclosed that the House held 30 sittings during the period. Of these, 20 were regular sittings and 10 were executive sittings, with no special sittings recorded.
According to the Speaker, lawmakers acted on 23 legislative instruments during the quarter. These include four House bills passed, seven executive bills passed and concurrence on 10 Senate bills. One motion for reconsideration was also considered, while no resolutions were adopted during the reporting period.
At the committee level, 26 legislative instruments were deliberated, comprising six House bills, six Senate bills and 14 executive bills. Lawmakers also considered two petitions during committee hearings.
Speaker Koon noted that lawmakers made 18 appearances in plenary, reflecting consistent engagement throughout the quarter. During the same period, the House received and processed 115 communications, including 99 from lawmakers, five from the Executive, 10 from institutions and one from an individual.
In total, the House recorded 215 activities, combining plenary sessions, legislative actions, communications and committee work.
The Speaker praised members for their commitment to legislative duties and urged them to use the adjournment period to remain active in their constituencies. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong connections with the public ahead of the next session.
Koon also extended greetings to Muslim lawmakers and citizens observing Ramadan, calling for continued unity, reflection and national solidarity during the holy month.
The House is expected to reconvene in May 2026, when lawmakers will resume deliberations and continue work on pending legislative matters, including bills and policy initiatives aimed at strengthening governance and national development.
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