Amman: Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Mazen Qadi, stated that the chamber will address the 2026 draft amendments to the Social Security Corporation Law with the highest degree of scrutiny, emphasizing that deliberations will follow a sound legislative methodology that safeguards citizens' rights and serves the national interest.
According to Jordan News Agency, Qadi, while chairing part of a meeting of the Lower House's Labor, Social Development, and Population Committee, highlighted the significant national importance and sensitivity of the draft law, underscoring the necessity for an objective and thorough review. He urged the committee, led by Representative Andre Hawari, to develop a comprehensive work plan to examine the draft legislation article by article, ensuring full impartiality and transparency, and prioritizing the interests of subscribers while preserving the sustainability of the Social Security Corporation.
Qadi emphasized that the Lower House will approach the draft law with a strong sense of national responsibility, aiming to achieve a balanced legislative framework that strengthens social protection and preserves citizens' rights. He assured that the chamber will allocate sufficient time for deliberation, and once the committee completes its review, the legislation will receive full consideration during parliamentary sessions. Lawmakers will be given adequate opportunity to present proposals and observations without rush.
Qadi also announced plans to initiate a broad national dialogue on the draft law, involving labor and professional unions, political parties, civil society organizations, economists, private sector representatives, and retirees. An electronic platform will be introduced to enable citizens to submit comments and proposals on the draft legislation, aiming to expand public participation in the legislative process and enhance transparency and confidence in the social security system, a key pillar of social protection in the Kingdom.
First Deputy Speaker Khamis Atieh reinforced the importance of approaching the draft law with responsibility and constructive dialogue to achieve a balance between safeguarding the rights of subscribers and retirees and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Social Security Corporation. Meanwhile, Hawari announced that the committee will hold a press conference on Monday to outline its work plan for examining the draft law and respond to media inquiries. An electronic platform will also be launched to receive input from subscribers, experts, and stakeholders to enrich the legislative discussion.
Hawari noted that the committee's meeting on Sunday focused on finalizing its review mechanism and coordinating among members to ensure a comprehensive and organized legislative process. He stressed that the committee will conduct an in-depth review of all provisions of the draft law and consider amendments that reassure subscribers and the broader public while maintaining the sustainability of the social security system. The meeting included extensive discussions among several lawmakers on mechanisms for studying the draft legislation and formulating recommendations that serve the public interest and support the long-term stability of the social security system.