17th CFSM Resolutions

Resolution No.Adoption DateSessionDateResolution Title
CR 17-227SIXTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 29 - May 3, 2013Extending the Sixth Special Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to May 6, 2013.
CR 17-226SIXTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 29 - May 3, 2013Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Hugo Chavez, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
CR 17-225SIXTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 29 - May 3, 2013Ratifying as a treaty the Agreement Establishing the Pacific Islands Forum.
CR 17-224SIXTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 29 - May 3, 2013Approving and accepting a grant assistance in the amount of $355,603 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for collaborative performance for Tobacco Control and Diabetes Prevention Programs, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-2234.17.13FIFTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 15 - 19, 2013Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
CR 17-222FIFTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 15 - 19, 2013Congratulating the leadership of the State of Chuuk on its recent election and assumption of office.
CR 17-2214.17.13FIFTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 15 - 19, 2013Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of the Honorable Koichi Sana, former member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-220FIFTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 15 - 19, 2013Approving and accepting agreements on the receipt of financial assistance from the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the amounts of $593,312 and $37,759 to be used in funding the FSM Mental Health Treatment and Substance Abuse Grants, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-2194.16.13FIFTH SPECIAL SESSIONApril 15 - 19, 2013Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation to Robert and Patricia Arthur for their decades of contribution to the business and civic community of the Federated States of Micronesia, and to express its well wishes for the future to them.
CR 17-218SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Expressing the profound concern of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the recent nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
CR 17-217SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To congratulate President Lee Myung-bak and the Republic of Korea for their successful launch of a rocket to put a satellite in space for peaceful purposes.
CR 17-216SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving and accepting a foreign financial assistance in the amount of $550,000 from the Asian Development Bank, to support the Strengthening the Energy Sector Regulatory Framework of the Federated States of Micronesia, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-2151.22.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving and accepting a grant assistance in the amount of $528,818 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the FSM Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Project, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-2141.22.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving and accepting a grant assistance from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of $1,188,345, for the FSM Immunization and Vaccines for Children Grants, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-213SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To congratulate Chairman Kim Jong-Un and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for their successful launch of a rocket to put a satellite in space for peaceful purposes.
CR 17-2121.18.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Keitani Graham, former Federated States of Micronesia Olympian.
CR 17-211SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving foreign financial assistance in the form of various federal grants from the United States Government in the total amount of $2,102,544, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-210SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving a foreign financial assistance in the amount of $225,000 from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support a review of FSM public administration and public service, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-209SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Requesting the Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to direct the Congressional Budget Office and Office of the Legislative Counsel to conduct a review of all public projects and social programs funded by the Fifteenth Congress, Sixteenth Congress, and Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-208SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To confirm the nomination of Mr. Roger Arnold to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the FSM Telecommunications Corporation, pursuant to title 21 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended.
CR 17-207SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To confirm the nomination of Mr. Alik K. Jackson to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority.
CR 17-2061.22.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To confirm the nomination of Mr. William Hawley to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Petroleum Corporation, pursuant to title 27 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended.
CR 17-2051.17.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013To confirm the nomination of Mr. Jackson Soram to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) representing the FSM National Government.
CR 17-204SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Approving the FSM’s membership to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
CR 17-203SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to create a working group to assess the feasibility and possible benefits of amending the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia to institute a parliamentary system of government similar to that of the Marshall Islands.
CR 17-202SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Requesting the President to further explore the potential of wave energy in the Federated States of Micronesia, including investigation into the viability of such projects in the four States, and funding of such projects through grants and/or other international aid.
CR 17-2011.08.13SIXTH REGULAR SESSIONJanuary 07 - 26, 2013Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator for the State of Hawaii.
CR 17-200FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"
CR 17-19911.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Respectfully conveying the profound gratitude and sincere appreciation of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Honorable Yoshiro Mori, former Prime Minister of Japan, on the occasion of his retirement from the Japanese Diet.
CR 17-19811.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Jonathan W. White Jr. for his service as a staff attorney to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-19711.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Congratulating Tommy Remengesau Jr. on his election to a third term as President of the Republic of Palau.
CR 17-19611.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Alik S. Isaac to serve as a member representing the State of Kosrae on the Board of Directors for FSM MiCARE, pursuant to Title 52 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended by Public Laws Nos. 12-77 and 14-49. : SCR No, 17-166 (H&SA)
CR 17-1951.17.13FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Peter Gramfel to serve as a member representing the State of Yap on the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA).
CR 17-19411.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Khandi A. Elieisar to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii. : SCR No. 17-164 (ExAff)
CR 17-193FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Reed Bermin Oliver to serve as a member on the Federated States of Micronesia Insurance Commission Board of Directors.
CR 17-19211.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Expressing support by the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia on providing local revenue funding for the College of Micronesia-FSM. : [CD.1] SCR No. 17-167
CR 17-19111.15.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Extending the Fourth Special Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to November 26, 2012.
CR 17-19011.15.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Members of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of the Honorable Lyndon P. Abraham, Speaker of the Tenth Kosrae State Legislature.
CR 17-18911.15.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
CR 17-1881.17.13FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Michael T. Lieman to serve as a member representing the State of Pohnpei on the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA).
CR 17-1871.22.13FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Churchill Edward to serve as a member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia-FSM, representing the State of Pohnpei.
CR 17-186FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Urging the National leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia to undertake a Long Term Fiscal Framework study.
CR 17-18511.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Governor of the State of Oregon, U.S.A., John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., for declaring August 13, 2011, as Micronesian Islander Day.
CR 17-18411.26.12FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION"November 9th ~ 23rd, 2012 (Extended to November 26th through C.R. 17-191)"Approving and accepting a foreign financial assistance in the amount of $69,406 from the Government of Australia for the provision of the Development Partners Meeting in November 2012, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : W/P
CR 17-18310.01.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Former Congressman of the Federated States of Micronesia Senator and Vice-Speaker the Honorable Claude H. Phillip. : [CD.2]
CR 17-182FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Encouraging a peaceful and lasting settlement of the current escalation of sentiment regarding islets known variously as the Senkaku Islands and Diaoyu Islands.
CR 17-181FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To approve a foreign financial assistance to the Federated States of Micronesia in the total amount of $4,000,000 from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, including al the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-180FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Urging the President to review mining proposal and authorize a foreign company to engage in a seabed mining survey pending applicable legislation that regulates seabed mining, and to propose new or amendments of existing national legislation that explicitly provides for the procedures, fees, and regulatory mechanisms over mining activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-17910.02.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Approving the distribution of goods and services pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding on Goods and Services between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan. :[CD.1]
CR 17-1789.27.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Extending the Fifth Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to October 6, 2012.
CR 17-1779.25.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
CR 17-176FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
CR 17-175FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Urging the President to review a mining proposal and authorize a foreign company to engage in a seabed mining survey pending applicable legislation that regulates seabed mining, and to propose new or amendments to existing national legislation that explicitly provides for the procedures, fees, and regulatory mechanisms over mining activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-174FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
CR 17-1739.27.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of United States Army Specialist Sapuro Brightly Nena of Kosrae.
CR 17-1729.28.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the profound concern of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the killing of innocent people in Syria and calling on the nations of the world to take urgent action to prevent further bloodshed.
CR 17-1719.28.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States Department of State and the families affected by the attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and strongly condemning the cowardly acts of violence perpetrated.
CR 17-170FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Requesting the President to propose meetings between the Department of Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure and the United States Department of Transportation to review Article IX of the Federal Programs and Services Agreement of the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America.
CR 17-1699.17.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States Department of State and the families affected by the attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and strongly condemning the cowardly acts of violence perpetrated.
CR 17-168FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Tesime Kofot to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) representing the FSM National Government.
CR 17-167FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kandhi Elieisar to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) representing the FSM National Government.
CR 17-1669.17.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Frank Mendiola Semens, Sergeant First Class, United States Army, and Captain, Pohnpei State Police.
CR 17-165FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Steve Y. George to serve as a member representing the State of Kosrae on the Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA).
CR 17-16411.10.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Francis Giltongin to serve as a member representing the State of Yap on the Board of Directors for FSM MICARE, pursuant to Title 52 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended. : [CD.1]
CR 17-163FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Salpasr Tilfas to serve as a member representing the State of Kosrae on the Board of Directors for FSM MICARE, pursuant to title 52 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended.
CR 17-16211.26.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Approving and accepting an agreement on, and receipt of a grant assistance in the amount $33,909 from the Government of Australia through AusAID, including all the terms and conditions thereof. : W/P
CR 17-161FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To ratify the Treaty between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, which was signed on behalf of both State Parties in 2006.
CR 17-16011.26.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To ratify the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-161 (E); SCR No. 17-162 (ExAff)
CR 17-1591.22.13FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Reed Bermin Oliver to serve as a member on the Federated States of Micronesia Banking Board.
CR 17-1589.17.12FIFTH REGULAR SESSION"September 10th ~ 29th , 2012 (Extended to October 6th thru C.R. 17-178)"Expressing the sincere sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the People’s Republic of China regarding the tragic loss of life, property, business and agriculture due to the floods of July 2012 in the northeast and southeast regions of the People’s Republic of China.
CR 17-1575.26.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Authorizing the President to submit the Recommended National Government Compact Budget Request, as revised pursuant to Congress’ recommendations, to the United States under Article V of the Fiscal Procedures Agreement.
CR 17-156FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Approving and accepting an agreement on, and receipt of, a federal grant assistance in the amount $190,000 from the United States Department of a Agriculture Forest Service, under the US Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-1559.18.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Ms. April Dawn M. Skilling to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-135 (J&GO)
CR 17-154FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mr. John Kadananged to serve as a member on the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board of Directors.
CR 17-153FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mr. Ignacio Stephen to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii.
CR 17-152FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mr. Jefferson M. Timothy to serve as a member on the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board of Directors.
CR 17-1519.21.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mrs. Rose Nakanaga as a member of the Joint Trust Fund Committee representing the Federated States of Micronesia, pursuant to sections 215 and 216 of the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Government of the United States of America.
CR 17-150FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to secure membership in the Pacific Islands Development Bank for the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-149FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Expressing the desire of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for membership in the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, and authorizing the Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to pursue such membership.
CR 17-148FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012A resolution encouraging the establishment of a National Security and Peace Force for the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-1475.16.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Sir Geoffrey Henry KBE, former Prime Minister of the Cook Islands.
CR 17-1465.10.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
CR 17-1459.18.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kensley Ikosia to the position of Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-1445.09.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Ms. Judy Diane Lee to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-1435.09.12FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mrs. Rose Nakanaga as a member of the Joint Trust Fund Committee representing the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-142FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Approving and accepting the extension of a grant assistance for the installation of two passport processing substations from the Government of the United States in the amount of $88,900, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-141FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012To approve a grant assistance in the sum of AUD $55,030 from the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia to assist the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to undertake the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Training Workshop for officers of each of the four State Governments, including all the terms and conditions thereof.
CR 17-140FOURTH REGULAR SESSIONMay 07th ~ 26th, 2012Authorizing the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to negotiate loan agreements on behalf of each of the four states for the purpose of funding the development of dependable energy sources.
CR 17-1394.02.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Ignacio Stephen to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii.
CR 17-138THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Extending the Third Special Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-137THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Authorizing the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to negotiate with, and take a short-term credit loan of u to $2,500,000 under the best terms and conditions available from Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank on behalf of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, for the purpose of assising the State of Pohnpei Din dealing with the ongoing power utility crisis.
CR 17-136THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
CR 17-1353.31.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to her Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms. Quentin Bryce AC CVO, for her state visit to the Federated States of Micronesia in April 2012.
CR 17-1344.02.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To approve an emergency assistance in the amount of $50,000 from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, including all the terms and condition of the assistance.
CR 17-133THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Strongly condemning the act of violence and terrorism, and expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, at the murder of four people at the Ozar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France, and of three French soldiers.
CR 17-132THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To amend section 1 of rule 5 of the Official Rules of Procedure of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia by adding a category for Agency or Governmental Authority Communications to the daily Order of Business for Congressional Session.
CR 17-131THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To amend section 1(c) of rule 7 of the Official Rules of Procedure of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to allow the Committee on Ways and Means to recommend an appropriation amount higher than that recommended by the Committee which authored the initial report.
CR 17-1303.22.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of His Majesty King George Tupou V of Tonga.
CR 17-12910.01.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To ratify the Treaty between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related matters, which was signed on behalf of both State Parties on July 5, 2006 in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands. : [CD.1]
CR 17-1283.31.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kasio Mida to serve as a member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia-FSM, representing the National Government. : SCR No. 17-112 €
CR 17-1273.22.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To invite the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to deliver a State of the Nation Address during the Fourth Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress in May 2012.
CR 17-1264.02.12THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012Approving a grant assistance in the amount of $19,360 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : SCR No. 17-126 (H&SA / EXAFF)
CR 17-125THIRD SPECIAL SESSIONMarch 19th ~ April 2nd, 2012To approve a Technical Assistance Grant from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in the amount of $426,000 for two years to strengthen the Federated States of Micronesia’s food control system, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-1242.11.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Kasio Mida to serve as a member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia-FSM, representing the National Government.
CR 17-1232.11.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Congratulating the Members of the Pohnpei State Legislature on their recent election and assumption of office.
CR 17-1222.09.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Extending the Third Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for two days.
CR 17-1212.11.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Congratulating the Governor and Lieutenant Governor’s of the State of Pohnpei on their recent election and assumption of office.
CR 17-1202.11.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Congratulating the President and Ministers of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on their election and assumption of office.
CR 17-1192.11.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Congratulating the President and Ministers of the Republic of the Kiribati on the reelection of the President and reaffirmation of their current leadership.
CR 17-1182.09.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To congratulate the faculty, staff and administration of the University of Guam on its 60th anniversary as an institution of higher education and to express its sincere best wishes for continued success and accomplishment in the coming years. 
CR 17-117THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to encourage the United States of America to assign additional Peace Corps volunteers to the Federated States of Micronesia in order to mitigate the effects of reduced Amended Compact funding of the schools of the four states.
CR 17-116THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To request the President to terminate the Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Federated States of Micronesia on Fishing in the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-115THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To congratulate Kim Jong-un on his appointment as Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and to express the hope that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and its people will be blessed with peace, prosperity, democracy, and freedom under his leadership.
CR 17-11410.01.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity. :[CD.1]
CR 17-113THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to continue to honor the Memoranda of Understanding that enable the States of Chuuk and Kosrae to efficiently implement certain grant funded projects.
CR 17-112THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To congratulate Dr. Joseph M. Daisy for his selection as President of the College of Micronesia-F.S.M. and encourage him to work closely with the National and State governments to improve the college.
CR 17-111THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To approve the Federated States of Micronesia’s membership to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
CR 17-110THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To declare the entirety of the Federated States of Micronesia’s 200 mile exclusive economic zone a marine sanctuary for sharks, rays, dolphins and whales and respectfully request the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to take the necessary action to create a marine sanctuary and the State governments to declare their 12 mile zone as a sanctuary for these species.
CR 17-1091.31.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Jon M. Van Dyke, Professor of Law, University of Hawaii.
CR 17-1081.18.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Extending the Third Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for five days.
CR 17-1071.31.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Approving a grant assistance from the Global Environment Facility under the Pacific Alliance Sustainability (GEF-PAS) Program in the amount of $500,000, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-78 (EXAFF) / SCR No. 17-84 (R&D)
CR 17-106THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To ratify the 1946 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.
CR 17-105DEFEATEDTHIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To confirm the nomination of Ms. Judy Diane Lee to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-104DEFEATEDTHIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Ignacio Stephen to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii. ... see CR 17-139
CR 17-103DEFEATEDTHIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Dion G. Neth to the position of Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-1021.31.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Approving and accepting the agreement on, and receipt of, a grant assistance from the Global Environment Facility under the Pacific Alliance for Sustainability (GEF-PAS) Program in the amount of $61,180, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : SCR No. 17-76 (EXAFF) / SCR No. 17-83 (R&D)
CR 17-101THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Approving and adopting the Federated States of Micronesia Agriculture Policy.
CR 17-100THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kembo Mida Jr. as a member of the Joint Trust Fund Committee representing the Federated States of Micronesia, pursuant to the sections 215 and 216 of the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Government of the United States of America.
CR 17-99DEFEATEDTHIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To confirm the nomination of Mrs. Rose Nakanaga as a member of the Joint Trust Fund Committee representing the Federated States of Micronesia, pursuant to sections 215 and 216 of the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Government of the United States of America.
CR 17-982.09.12THIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"To approve a $60,363 General Technical Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Interior Office of Insular Affairs to subsidize the 2011 FSM Household Income and Expenditure Survey, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : SCR No. 17-101 (R&D)
CR 17-97TABLEDTHIRD REGULAR SESSION"January 16 ~ February 4th, 2012 (Extended to February 11th thru C.R. No. 17-122)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of the late Kim Jong-il, Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and its best wishes of the future of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea under the leadership of Chairman Kim Jong-il.
CR 17-9611.23.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Extending the Second Special Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for one day.
CR 17-95Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of the late Gabriel Ayin, Former Assistant Secretary of the American and European Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
CR 17-9411.22.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
CR 17-93Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. John W K Fillmed to serve as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board of Directors.
CR 17-922.06.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To approve the accession of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nation's Convention Against Corruption. [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-81 (EXAFF) / SCR No. 17-85 (J&GO)
CR 17-9111.21.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Approving financial assistance from the Government of India in the amount of $99,975 to increase crude coconut oil production of the FSM Coconut Development Authority.
CR 17-90Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To approve the accession of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
CR 17-892.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To approve the accession of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-80 (HSA) / SCR No. 17-97 (EXAFF)
CR 17-88Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Approving a grant assistance from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the PPHF Pacific Islands Coordinated Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the total amount of $207,868, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-871.31.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To approve the accession of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-79 (HSA) / SCR No. 17-82 (EXAFF)
CR 17-8611.18.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Expressing the sadness and condolences of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Masao Nakayama, Former Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations.
CR 17-85DEFEATEDSecond Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Maketo Robert to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-8411.22.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Asterio R. Takesy to the position of the FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the United States of America in Washington, D.C.
CR 17-83DEFEATEDSecond Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Ismael Dobich to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii.
CR 17-82DEFEATEDSecond Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Tiser Reynold to the position of Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-812.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Ioanis Sahm to serve as the FSM National Election Commissioner for Pohnpei State.
CR 17-802.11.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Yalmer Helgenberger to serve as a member on the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Petroleum Corporation. : SCR No. 17-100 (R&D)
CR 17-792.11.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Gillian Doone to serve as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board of Directors. : SCR No. 17-99 (HSA)
CR 17-782.11.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Ms. Rose Nakanaga to serve as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board of Directors. : SCR No. 17-98 (HSA)
CR 17-77DEFEATEDSecond Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kasio Mida to serve as a member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia-FSM, representing the National Government. ... see CR 17-124
CR 17-762.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. John Chugen to the position of the FSM National Election Commissioner for Yap State. : [CD.1] - SCR 71-95 (J&GO)
CR 17-752.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Nickson Bossy to serve as the FSM National Election Commissioner for Chuuk State. :[CD.1] - SCR 71-94 (J&GO)
CR 17-742.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Henry Robert to the position of the FSM National Election Commissioner for Kosrae State. : [CD.1] - SCR 71-93 (J&GO)
CR 17-732.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Arthy G. Nena to serve as a member representing the FSM National Government on the Board of Directors of FSM MiCare, pursuant to title 52 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended by Public Laws Nos. 12-77 and 14-49. : [CD.1] - SCR 17-92 (HSA)
CR 17-722.07.12Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Kapilly Capelle to serve as a member representing the State of Pohnpei on the Board of Directors for FSM MiCARE, pursuant to title 52 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended by Public Laws Nos. 12-77 and 14-49. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-91 (HSA)
CR 17-7111.22.11Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Approving foreign financial assistance from the Government of the People's Republic of China to the Federated States of Micronesia in the amount of 450,000 RMB Yuan to fund a survey for the construction project of Channel Bridge in Okat, Kosrae, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-70Second Special SESSION"November 17 ~ 23, 2011 (Extended to November 24th thru C.R. No. 17-96)"Approving the Federated States of Micronesia's accession to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and their Destruction.
CR 17-6910.07.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Tiser Reynold to the position of Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. ... see C.R. 17-82
CR 17-6810.07.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Asterio R. Takesy to the position of FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the United States of America in Washington, D.C. ... see C.R. 17-84
CR 17-6710.07.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Maketo Robert to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia ... see C.R. 17-85
CR 17-6611.23.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving a grant (Grant Cooperative Agreement) assistance from the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $207,868, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : [CD.2] SCR No. 17-66 (HSA) / SCR No. 17-68 (EXAFF)
CR 17-6511.23.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving an application for a grant submitted to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on behalf of the Federated States of Micronesia, and approving the agreement on the receipt of a grant assistance from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the total amount of $75,114, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance. : [CD.2] SCR No. 17-65 (HSA) / SCR No. 17-67 (EXAFF)
CR 17-64Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Respectfully urging the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to issue a Request for Proposal for engineering firms interested in managing the Project Management Unit.
CR 17-6310.06.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Authorizing the President to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Ismael Dobich to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii. ... see C.R. 17-83
CR 17-623.31.12Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Adopting the National Energy Policy for the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] SCR No. 17-111 (R&D)
CR 17-61Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to terminate the Amended Compact of Free Association with the United States of America, pursuant to section 441 of the Amended Compact, such termination to take effect no later than 2018.
CR 17-60FILEDSecond Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to terminate the Amended Compact of Free Association with the United States of America, pursuant to section 441 of the Amended Compact, such termination to take effect no later than 2018.
CR 17-599.27.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. : SCR No. 17-51 (W&M)
CR 17-589.27.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and its States to the United States Pacific Fleet for its sponsoring of the Pacific Partnership 2011, a humanitarian medical, dental and veterinarian mission in July 2011.
CR 17-579.27.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Extending the Second Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for five days. : [CD.1]
CR 17-569.22.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
CR 17-55Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Requesting the President to consider establishing a Federated States of Micronesia embassy, consulate or other official post in the Republic of the Philippines.
CR 17-5410.06.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving the €14,440,000, and €630,000 financial grants to the Federated States of Micronesia, and all the terms and conditions of said grants, from the European Commission for the Economic Development Fund 10, specifically, the North Renewable Energy Project and Technical Cooperation Facility. : SCR No. 17-57 (EXAFF) / RD Oral Report
CR 17-5310.06.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving federal grant assistance awards from the USDA Forest Service (“USFS”) under the US Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 in a total amount of $188,750, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-529.27.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Requesting the President to obtain membership for the Federated States of Micronesia in the International Organization for Migration. : SCR No. 17-50 (EXAFF)
CR 17-51DEFERREDSecond Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Federated States of Micronesia and the People’s Republic of China for a grant aid in the amount of RMB 20,000,000 for projects agreed upon by both governments. : SCR No. 17-59 (EXAFF)
CR 17-5010.07.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Federated States of Micronesia and the People’s Republic of China for a grant aid in the amount of RMB 10,000,000 to be used for projects agreed upon by both governments. : SCR No. 17-58 (EXAFF)
CR 17-4910.07.11Second Regular SESSION"(September 12 - October 1, 2011) Extended from September 12 - October 1, 2011 (Due to the adoption of C.R. No. 17-57)"Approving an agreement on financial assistance in the amount of 1.3 million RMB Yuan, granted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia for the purpose of funding training courses in China for biogas technicians from the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR No. 17-56 (EXAFF) / SCR No. 17-60 (R&D)
CR 17-489.23.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Approving the distribution of goods and services pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding on Goods and Services between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-38 (W&M)
CR 17-478.05.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Extending the First Special Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for four days.
CR 17-46First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Affirming the support of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for the free entry provisions of the Amended Compact of Free Association with the United States of America and requesting the President to continue to work in partnership with the Government of the United States to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions.
CR 17-459.29.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to seek funding for a satellite dish to provide internet service to Satowan Island in the State of Chuuk. : [CD.1]
CR 17-44First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Requesting that the President of the Federated States of Micronesia create or establish an agency or office to fight against whitecollar crimes.
CR 17-439.27.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to assign or designate an appropriate office or department to negotiate with the Government of the United States of America to create another Sector called Transportation and Communications Sector under the Amended Compact.
CR 17-42First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To ratify the 1946 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.
CR 17-418.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
CR 17-408.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Approving and accepting the receipt of a grant (Grant Cooperative Agreement) of assistance from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") for strengthening public health infrastructure for improved health outcomes, in the amount of $100,000 for five years, including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-399.27.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To approve an FSM Infrastructure Section Grant from the United States Department of Interior to fund the ADSL Coverage Expansion Project for Fiscal Year 2011. : [CD.2]
CR 17-388.5.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To approve a sum of $452,000 from the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia to assist the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to carry out a research-based project on impacts of climate change on food crops in the islands and outer islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR No. 17-27 (R&D)
CR 17-37First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"Urging the President to search for alternate medical referral locations in light of the number of citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia that are unable to receive necessary and appropriate medical treatment at the currently designated overseas medical facilities.
CR 17-36DEFEATEDFirst Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Asterio R. Takesy to the position of FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the United States of America in Washington, D.C. : SCR No. 17-23 (EXAFF) ...see C.R. 17-68
CR 17-3510.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. John Fritz to the position of FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Japan. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-22 (EXAFF)
CR 17-3410.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Ms. Evelyn Adolph to the position of Director of the Office of Statistics, Budget, Overseas Development Assistance and COMPACT Management (SBOC) of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-55 (W&M)
CR 17-3310.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Akillino Susaia to the position of FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the People's Republic of China. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-21 (EXAFF)
CR 17-3210.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Gerson Jackson to the position of FSM Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Fiji. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-20 (EXAFF)
CR 17-3110.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Samson Pretrick to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-19 (EXAFF)
CR 17-3010.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Ms. Ginger Porter Mida to the position of FSM Postmaster General. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-41 (J&GO)
CR 17-2910.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the appointment of Mr. Haser Hainrick to the position of Public Auditor of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR 17-54 (W&M)
CR 17-2810.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Albert T. Welly to the position of National Election Director for the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-25 (J&GO)
CR 17-2710.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Dr. Rufino Mauricio to the position of Secretary of the Department of Education of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No.17-43 (ED)
CR 17-26DEFEATEDFirst Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Tiser Reynold to the position of Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR No. 17-53 (W&M) ... see C.R. 17-69
CR 17-2510.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Robert Ruecho to the position of FSM Consul General in Guam. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-18 (EXAFF)
CR 17-24DEFEATEDFirst Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Ismael Dobich to the position of FSM Consul General in Honolulu, Hawaii. : SCR No. 17-17 (EXAFF) ... see C.R. 17-63
CR 17-2310.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Marion Henry to the position of Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-30 (R&D)
CR 17-2210.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Julius Joey Sapelalut to the position of Director of the Office of the Public Defender of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-24 (J&GO)
CR 17-2110.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Andrew Yatilman to the position of Director of the Office of Environment and Emergency Management of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-37 (R&D)
CR 17-2010.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Francis Itimai to the position of Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure of the Federated States of Micronesia. : [CD.1] - SCR No. 17-29 (T&C)
CR 17-19DEFEATEDFirst Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Maketo Robert to the position of Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR. No. 17-49 (J&GO) ... see C.R. 17-67
CR 17-1810.06.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Dr. Vita Skilling to the position of Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR No. 17-48 (HSA)
CR 17-1710.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Mr. Lorin S. Robert to the position of Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia. : SCR No. 17-16 (EXAFF)
CR 17-1610.04.11First Special SESSION"(July 25 - August 5, 2011) Extended by CR 17-47: August 6 ~ August 9, 2011"To confirm the nomination of Ms. Jane J. Chigiyal to the position of FSM Permanent Representative to the United Nations. : SCR No. 17-15 (EXAFF)
CR 17-158.5.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011To ratify the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime. : SCR No. 17-14 (EXAFF)
CR 17-145.30.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Authorizing the President to submit the National Government Compact Budget Request, as revised pursuant to Congress's recommendations, to the United States under Article V of the Fiscal Procedures Agreement.
CR 17-135.30.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. Allison M. Laffen for her two years of service as a staff attorney to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
CR 17-12First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Revoking the declaration of State of Emergency issued by the President of the Federated States of Micronesia on May 23, 2011.
CR 17-115.27.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Extending the First Regular Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Federated States Micronesia for two days.
CR 17-105.28.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Confirming the nomination of Mr. Stanislaus Kensof to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Fiji. : SCR No. 17-08 (EXAFF)
CR 17-095.28.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Confirming the nomination of Mr. James A. Naich to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Washington, D.C. : SCR No. 17-07 (EXAFF)
CR 17-085.28.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Confirming the nomination of Mr. Carl D. Apis to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in China. : SCR No. 17-06 (EXAFF)
CR 17-075.27.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Confirming the nomination of Mr. Renster P. Andrew to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Japan. : SCR No. 17-15 (EXAFF)
CR 17-065.27.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Confirming the nomination of Mr. Jeem Lippwe to serve as Deputy Permanent Representative of the FSM Permanent Mission to the United Nations. : SCR No. 17-04 (EXAFF)
CR 17-05First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Approving and accepting an agreement on foreign financial assistance from the Government of the United States of America in the amount of $88,900 including all the terms and conditions of the assistance.
CR 17-046.01.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Respectfully urging a President of the Federated States of Micronesia to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to any airline carrier interested in providing air transportation services to, from and within the Federated States of Micronesia. : W/P - [CD.1]
CR 17-03First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to grant official pardons to Jack Fritz, Simeon Innocenti, and Roosevelt Kansou.
CR 17-025.13.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
CR 17-015.14.11First Regular SESSIONMay 11 - 31, 2011Designating and appointing Mr. T. Lam Dang to the position of Legislative Counsel to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.