The Speaker of the House, Mazen Al-Qadi, confirmed that the Lower House of Parliament has achieved significant momentum in its legislative and oversight duties. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, he praised the commitment of the Members of Parliament (MPs) to teamwork and their dedication to national interests, in line with Royal Directives and constitutional integration with the government.
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Legislative Achievement
Al-Qadi reported that the House held 42 sessions (31 legislative and 11 oversight), resulting in the following:
Laws Passed: 19 laws were approved out of 23 bills submitted by the government—an achievement rate of approximately 83%.
Pending Legislation: 4 laws remain under consideration.
Accountability: The House discussed the 2024 Audit Bureau Report to enhance oversight of public funds and transparency.
Oversight and Inquiries
The Speaker detailed the active oversight role played by MPs during this session:
Oversight Questions: MPs submitted 770 questions, with the government answering 577 (75% response rate).
Interpellation: 8 formal interpellations were submitted; the government responded to 2, while 6 remain unanswered.
Proposals and Memoranda: 62 "proposals with desire" and 8 "proposals for law" were referred to committees. Additionally, 74 parliamentary memoranda were issued, with 52 receiving responses.
"Urgent Business" Clause: This allowed for 243 direct inquiries and interventions on urgent public matters during sessions.
Parliamentary Diplomacy and Political Stance
Al-Qadi highlighted the international role of the Parliament:
Diplomatic Activity: 65 diplomatic activities, including meetings and official visits with heads of state and parliaments, were conducted to bolster Jordan's regional and international standing.
Official Statements: The Presidency issued 20 statements affirming Jordan’s steadfast positions.
The Palestinian Cause: The Speaker emphasized that the Palestinian cause remains the Council’s top priority, with a renewed focus on the importance of the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
Committees and Institutional Work
Committee Meetings: Parliamentary committees—described by Al-Qadi as the "real kitchen" of legislative work—held 353 meetings.
Internal Governance: The Permanent Bureau held 10 meetings, and the Executive Bureau held 7 to ensure institutional discipline.
Empowerment: Al-Qadi praised the Jordanian Women's Parliamentary Forum for its role in empowering women and enhancing their legislative presence.
Future Outlook
Concluding his brief, Al-Qadi acknowledged the upcoming challenges and the need for doubled efforts to meet citizen expectations. He called on parliamentary blocs to evolve into program-based blocs to create a qualitative shift in parliamentary performance. He also expressed his appreciation for the Secretariat General and the media for their role as partners in transparency and oversight.
