Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia
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Qualifications
To become a member of the FSM Congress, either one elected on the basis of state equality (senator at-large) or one elected based on population, an individual must fulfil these following requirements according to Article 9 of the Constitution.[1]
- Must be at least 30 years of age upon the day of election.
- Must be a resident of the state from which he or she is elected for at least 5 years.
- Must be a citizen of the FSM for at least 15 years.
- Must not be convicted of felony.
Constituencies
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Speakers of the Congress
The Speaker of the Congress is elected for a term of two years.
| Image | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Congressman Bethwel Henry, Ponape.jpg | Bethwel Henry | 10 May 1979 | May 1987 | [2] |
| File:Jack S. Fritz.jpg | Jack Fritz | May 1987 | May 2003 | [3] |
| File:Peter Christian.jpg | Peter M. Christian | 12 May 2003 | 11 May 2007 | |
| File:T.H Isaac V. Figir.png | Isaac V. Figir | 11 May 2007 | 11 May 2013 | [4] |
| File:F.S.M. Congress Speaker Isaac V. Figir and Senator Dohsis Halbert (5893052126).jpg | Dohsis Halbert | 11 May 2013 | 11 May 2015 | [4] |
| File:T.H. Wesley W. Simina.jpg | Wesley Simina | 11 May 2015 | 11 May 2023 | [5] |
| File:T.H. Esmond B. Moses.jpg | Esmond Moses | 11 May 2023 | Incumbent | [6] |
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Members
Members after the 2023 Micronesian parliamentary election.[7]
| State | District | Member | Places represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuuk | ||||
| Senator (at-large) | Wesley W. Simina | Chuuk | ||
| One | Florencio Singkoro Harper | Mortlock Islands | ||
| Two | Victor (Vicky) Gouland | Northern Namoneas | ||
| Three | Perpetua S. Konman | Southern Namoneas | ||
| Four | Tiwiter Aritos | Faichuuk Region | ||
| Five | Robson U. Romolow | Halls and Northwestern Islands | ||
| Kosrae | ||||
| Senator (at-large) | Aren Palik | Kosrae | ||
| One | Paliknoa K. Welly | Kosrae | ||
| Yap | ||||
| Senator (at-large) | Joseph J. Urusemal | Yap | ||
| One | Isaac V. Figir | Yap | ||
| Pohnpei | ||||
| Senator (at-large) | Peter M. Christian | Pohnpei | ||
| One | Merlynn Abello-Alfonso | Sokehs, Kolonia, Sapwuahfik, Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi | ||
| Two | Quincy Lawrence | Madolenihmw and Kitti | ||
| Three | Esmond B. Moses | U, Nett, Mwoakilloa and Pingelap |
See also
- Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia
- Congress of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- List of legislatures by country
References
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External links
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