The State Duma moved to set the calendar for its July agenda, releasing the schedule on the chamber’s official website last week. The plan outlines a compact nine plenary sessions before the summer recess, beginning on July 11. The opening session will kick off a busy week of debate and review, with a focus on several key pieces of legislation and proposed amendments that have recently cleared preliminary stages in the lower house.
Among the items slated for discussion at the second reading is the proposed amendment to the state civil service law. The Bashkiria Parliament had introduced this change, which would adjust the age limit for senior civil service positions within regional legislatures from 65 to 70. In addition, on the same day, the Penal Code amendments clarifying the boundaries of necessary self-defense are on the docket for debate, signaling a continued emphasis on balancing individual rights with public safety.
July 13 will see the Duma advancing a bill that would grant the Russian Movement for Children and Youth, known as the First Movement, the authority of the chief director and the recipient of budget funds at the second reading stage. This change is framed as strengthening oversight and governance within a program that targets youth development and civic engagement.
On July 18 the timetable calls for the second reading of the education law, alongside a set of prominent changes related to animal welfare and related regulation. These amendments would enable regional authorities some autonomy in determining administrative practices while also establishing standards for the humane treatment of animals. The plan highlights the need to consider geographical, climatic, socio-economic, and other local characteristics in policy implementation.
As the month progresses, the second half of July includes discussions of two bills from what has been described as an anti-interference package. These measures target foreign influence and aim to strengthen oversight in a way that deputies see as protecting national sovereignty. The commissions assigned to review these measures are expected to push the second reading forward in the latter portion of the month.
Earlier in July, it was reported that the LDPR faction joined the State Duma, with discussions on proposals to restrict travel by relatives of officials to unfriendly countries. This development reflects ongoing debates about transparency, accountability, and the management of international relations within the legislative framework.
There has also been mention of prior suggestions within the Duma regarding restrictions on lending to foreign agents. The discussions around these proposals continue to shape the broader policy conversation about security, influence operations, and the resilience of domestic institutions. This calendar, while focused on procedural scheduling, underscores a broader policy trajectory centered on governance reform, public safety, and regional autonomy, with an emphasis on practical considerations that reflect the nation’s diverse regions and their distinct needs. (Source attribution: parliamentary updates and official statements)