The House of Representatives has passed legislation to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, enabling broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE). The bill creates a new Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services and introduces a third Deputy Executive Director position to oversee Programs and Operations, according to lina.micat.gov.lr. The legislation also proposes a centralized system requiring State-Owned Enterprises to remit a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, as reported by allafrica.com. The bill's passage is a notable legislative event in the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of CSR funds from State-Owned Enterprises. Lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the bill to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be sent to the President for final approval. According to lina.micat.gov.lr, the legislation was endorsed by House members following a public hearing by the Joint Committees on Good Governance and Judiciary, and stakeholders and LACE officials participated in the process and provided input on the proposed amendments. The amendments, according to lina.micat.gov.lr, seek to supplement LACE’s institutional proactivity, enhance transparency and accountability, and coordinate the institution’s operations with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.