Organisation of the Legislative Bureau of the House of Representatives

Our Staff and Organisation

The Legislative Bureau consists of a staff of 88 persons.

It is divided into 7 departments and 16 divisions, related to the committees in the House of Representatives. The organisation chart (see below) illustrates the details of our internal institutions.

Commissioner General

Deputy Commissioner General

Legislative Planning and Coordination Dept.
1st Dept.
2nd Dept.
3rd Dept.
4th Dept.
5th Dept.
Legislative Examination Dept.
  • 1st Examination Div.
  • 2nd Examination Div.

Director General of Legislation

Legislative Planning and Coordination Dept.

Planning and Coordination Div.

—Committee on Audit and Oversight of Administration;

Committee on Rules and Administration;

Committee on Discipline;

Special Committee on North Korean Abductions and Other Issues;

Special Committee on Reconstruction after Great East Japan Earthquake;

Board of Oversight and Review of Specially Designated Secrets

  • Revision on Diet Law and Act on Annual Payment to Members of the Diet
  • Reconstruction Basic Act
  • Act on Establishment of Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission

Fundamental Legislation Div.

—Committee on Fundamental National Policies;

Special Committee on Political Reform;

Commission on the Constitution

  • Revision Procedure of the Constitution Act (National Referendum for Revising the Constitution Act)
  • Revision on Public Offices Election Act
  • Act on Promotion of Gender Equality in the Political Field

1st Dept.

1st Div.

—Committee on Cabinet;

Committee on National Security;

Special Committee on Okinawa and Northern Problems;

Special Committee on Consumer Affairs;

Special Committee for Regional Revitalization, Policies on Children, and Digital Society Promotion (Policies on Children and Digital Society Promotion)

  • Basic Act on Children
  • Act on Promotion of Business Activities Related to the Exploration and Development of Space Resources
  • Act on Ensuring the Proper Distribution of Show and Event Tickets by Prohibiting the Unauthorized Resale of Specified Show and Event Tickets

2nd Div.

—Committee on Internal Affairs and Communications;

Special Committee for Regional Revitalization, Policies on Children, and Digital Society Promotion (Regional Revitalization)

  • Revision on Local Autonomy Act
  • Revision on Act on Establishment of Enhanced Environment for Youth's Safe and Secure Internet Use

2nd Dept.

1st Div.

—Committee on Judicial Affairs

  • Act on the Prevention and the Remedy of Harm Associated with Performing in Sexually Explicit Video Productions
  • Revision on Act on Punishment of Activities Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children

2nd Div.

—Committee on Financial Affairs;

Committee on Budget

  • Act on Utilization of Funds Related to Dormant Deposits to Promote Public Interest Activities by the Private Sector
  • Revision on Liquor Tax Act and Act on Securing of Liquor Tax and on Liquor Business Associations

3rd Dept.

1st Div.

—Committee on Foreign Affairs;

Committee on Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

  • Act on Prevention of Sexual Assault by teachers on Students
  • Act for the Promotion of Measures to Prevent Bullying

2nd Div.

—Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry;

Committee on Environment;

Special Committee on Investigation of Nuclear Power Issues

  • Revision on Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
  • Aid for Victims of Minamata Diseases Act

4th Dept.

1st Div.

—Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

  • Revision on Act on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Livestock
  • Act on Promoting Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

2nd Div.

—Committee on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism;

Special Committee on Disasters

  • Act on Special Measures for Vacant Houses
  • Basic Act for National Resilience Contributing to Preventing and Mitigating Disasters for Developing Resilience in the Lives of the Citizenry

5th Dept.

1st Div.

—Committee on Health, Labour and Welfare (Labour affairs)

  • Worker Cooperative Act
  • Act Promoting Measures to Prevent Death and Injury from Overwork

2nd Div.

—Committee on Health, Labour and Welfare (Health and Welfare affairs)

  • Organ Transplantation Act
  • Basic Act on Countermeasures against Gambling Addiction