The Egyptian House of Representatives, led by Counselor Hesham Badawi, is set to hold a plenary session on Sunday, October 3, 2026, to announce the membership lists of its 25 specialized committees. This comes after the opening session of the second legislative term, where Badawi urged members to register for committee memberships, emphasizing that those who do not register will continue to serve in their previous committees.
According to the House of Representatives' internal regulations, the process of forming specialized committees involves several steps. The regulations state that at the beginning of each regular legislative term, the Speaker of the House receives nominations from members for committee membership. The House office then coordinates these nominations, prioritizing the most senior members and those with relevant expertise.
The internal regulations also require each member to participate in at least one specialized committee. Members can participate in a second committee with the approval of the House office, but they will not have voting rights or receive financial benefits for attending meetings of the second committee. Additionally, committee chairs and members of the office cannot serve on other committees without the House office's approval.
The regulations further outline the process for announcing committee memberships and electing office members. The House office must announce the lists of nominations for committee membership before presenting them to the House. Members can submit written proposals or objections to the Speaker, who will present them to the House office for consideration.
Once the House office has reviewed the nominations and objections, it will present the lists to the House for approval. The House will discuss the lists, focusing on the rules and procedures followed by the House office, and the lists will be considered approved once the House has given its consent.
The election of committee office members is also outlined in the regulations. Each committee must elect a chair, two deputies, and a secretary from among its members, using a simple majority. Nominations for these positions must be submitted in writing to the Speaker during a specified period, and the elections will be held by secret ballot under the supervision of a committee formed by the House office.
If the required number of nominations is not received, the candidates will be elected by acclamation. The Speaker will announce the results of the elections and notify the ministers whose portfolios fall under the committee's jurisdiction. The newly formed committees will play a crucial role in the legislative process, allowing members to focus on specific areas of expertise and contribute to the development of legislation.
Key points
- The Egyptian House of Representatives will announce the formation of 25 specialized committees and elect their office members on Sunday, October 3, 2026.
