Committees

Committees section outlining all legislative committees, their memberships, leadership, jurisdictions, and current activities.

Committee on Land and Municipal Affairs (L&MA)

Oversees land management, property rights, traditional land tenure systems, and municipal governance across Kosrae's four municipalities. Reviews legislation affecting land ownership, zoning, and municipal operations in Kosrae State, FSM.

Committee on Health and Social Affairs (H&SA)

Oversees public health services, healthcare facilities, social welfare programs, and community well-being in Kosrae State. Reviews legislation affecting medical services, social assistance, public health initiatives, and programs supporting vulnerable populations.

Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs (E&CA)

Oversees education policy, school systems, cultural preservation, and language programs in Kosrae State. Reviews legislation affecting educational standards, curriculum development, traditional knowledge preservation, and cultural heritage protection.

Committee on Environment, Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure (ETC&I)

Oversees environmental protection, transportation systems, communications infrastructure, and public works development in Kosrae State. Reviews legislation affecting natural resource management, roads, utilities, telecommunications, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

Committee on Resources & Development (R&D)

Oversees economic development, natural resource management, business promotion, and revenue generation in Kosrae State. Reviews legislation affecting fisheries, agriculture, tourism, commerce, and sustainable resource utilization.

Committee on Ways & Means (W&M)

Oversees state budget, taxation, fiscal policy, and financial management in Kosrae State. Reviews legislation affecting revenue collection, government expenditures, appropriations, and the state's overall financial health and sustainability.