Committee on Legislative Franchises | |
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| 19th Congress | |
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| History | |
New session started | July 25, 2022 |
| Leadership | |
Chairman | Gus Tambunting(NUP) since 2022 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 60 members |
Political groups | Majority (55)
Minority (5)
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| Website | |
| Committee on Legislative Franchises | |
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As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction is on the grant, amendment, extension or revocation of franchises. [1]
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