242
Announced attendance of 329 seats87
Absence (derived)Session Items
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First: General call for discussion on non-oil revenues.Executed
Session Report
The Council of Representatives held its third session of the first legislative term, within the first legislative year of the sixth electoral cycle, on January 10, 2026. The session was presided over by Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi, with 242 deputies in attendance. The session included:
Hosting Economic Authorities: The Council hosted the heads of the Tax, Customs, and Border Ports authorities to discuss the status of non-oil revenues.
Economic Outlook: The Speaker emphasized the importance of discussing the economic situation and assessing the volume of realized non-oil revenues.
Education Sector Decisions: The Council voted on a recommendation for the Ministry of Education to:
Reinstate the "Grade Improvement System" for the 2024 academic year.
Adopt the "Attempts System" (Multiple Sessions System).
Allow students of the Sixth Preparatory Grade (all branches) to attend schools and take their exams.
This item was added to the agenda following a formal request submitted by 150 MPs.
The session was then adjourned until the following Sunday.