PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 12, 2026 – Following the opening of the 4th Regular Session of the 24th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina received the Committee to Wait at the Office of the President to discuss shared national priorities, legislative matters, and the ongoing emergency response efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku.

Joining President Simina during the meeting were the Honorable Vice President, Aren B. Palik, and members of the Cabinet.

The Committee to Wait was chaired by Senator Fabian Nimea and included Senator Andrew Yatilman, Senator Yoslyn G. Sigrah, and Senator Merlynn Abello-Alfonso.

Discussions focused on coordination between the Executive and Legislative branches in addressing immediate recovery and response efforts related to Typhoon Sinlaku, including support for affected communities, ensuring continuity of essential government services, and extending the Presidential Declaration of Emergency to support ongoing response and recovery operations.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss priority measures submitted for consideration during the current session of Congress. These included the proposed extension of the Emergency Declaration; legislation related to the sovereign guarantee for FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC); supplemental funding measures and the repurposing or reprogramming of previously appropriated funds; and a bill to establish a revolving fund for the Convention Center. Additional matters discussed included pending presidential nominations to national boards and commissions, the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty, pending grant assistance matters, and priority legislation such as the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Cybersecurity legislation.

The Simina-Palik Administration expressed appreciation to the 24th FSM Congress for its continued cooperation and partnership and reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively to advance national priorities, strengthen coordinated disaster response efforts, uphold effective governance, and serve the best interests of the people of the Federated States of Micronesia.