Committee

Standing Committee on Culture & Social Welfare

Focuses on preserving Palauan cultural heritage and improving social welfare services for all citizens.

It shall be the duty of this Committee to consider and report on bills, resolution or other matters referred to it by the Senate pertaining to the preservation and promotion of Palau’s historical traditions, cultures, and arts; and the rights of disabled persons, quality of life for the elderly; and social welfare programs, and initiatives.

Members

Honorable Ann Latii Pedro
Chairman
Honorable Salvador “Sadoi” Tellames
Vice Chairman
Senator-Kuartei
Honorable Stevenson J. Kuartei
Senate-Floor-Leader-Kerai-Mariur
Honorable Kerai Mariur
Senator-Nakamura
Honorable Siegfried Bai Nakamura
Senator-Remengesau
Honorable TJ Imrur Remengesau
Senator-Sungino
Honorable Kazuiki L. “Topps” Sungino
Senator-Tabelual
Honorable Andrew Tabelual

Legislation Assigned

Res.
HJR N. 12-20-6S
3 Jul 2026
Honorary Resolution Ms. Villaney “Lany” Remengesau
Res.
S.R. No. 12-108
6 Aug 2026
Presidential Reappointment of Mr. Jefferson Thomas to serve as a member of the Palau Language Commission for a term of four (4) years.
Bill
2025/22
20 Nov 2025
Marine Ecosystem Protection and Sustainable Fisheries Regime Act
In Progress