Iraqi Parliament Schedules First Readings for Key Economic and Institutional Amendments
The Iraqi Council of Representatives is scheduled to convene an intensive series of legislative sessions next week, focusing on a broad slate of statutory amendments and high-level anti-corruption oversight.
According to an official statement released by the parliament's media office, lawmakers will address critical regulatory overhauls across the professional, financial, and humanitarian sectors, with all scheduled sessions set to commence at 1:00 PM.
Sunday Legislative Agenda: Professional and Institutional Amendments
The parliamentary week will open with a primary focus on structural adjustments to domestic administrative and institutional frameworks. Lawmakers will conduct the initial review of several key legislative proposals.
The first reading will encompass amendments to the following statutes:
- The Civil Staff Law, governing public sector employment regulations.
- The Iraqi Bar Association Law and the Chemists Syndicate Law, regulating professional standards.
- The Sunni Endowment Divan Law, restructuring oversight for institutional religious assets.
Tuesday Oversight Session: Financial Audit and Corruption Review
The parliamentary schedule shifts toward state oversight during mid-week proceedings, dedicated exclusively to financial accountability and the protection of public funds. The head of the Iraqi Federal Board of Supreme Audit will be present to address systemic fiscal vulnerabilities.
The primary objectives of the special oversight session include:
- Reviewing and debating the findings of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit 2025 annual report.
- Evaluating active anti-corruption measures across government ministries.
- Establishing enhanced inter-agency cooperative mechanisms to eliminate systemic graft and safeguard state revenues.
Thursday Legislative Agenda: Economic and Humanitarian Reform
The final session of the legislative block will focus on statutory reforms carrying significant economic and social implications. Parliament will proceed with the first reading of three distinct legislative drafts.
The final agenda consists of:
- The Anti-Human Trafficking Law, aimed at strengthening humanitarian protections and penalties.
- The Agricultural Loan Fund Law, designed to expand credit access and stimulate the domestic agrarian economy.
- The Notaries Public Law, modernizing the legal framework for civil and commercial transactions.
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