YAP STATE
LEGISLATURE

Member

Hon. John F. Taweryan

Member

Biography

Current Title:

Senator

District Represented:

Election District No. 3

Committee Assignments (Prior Term(s)):

Education

  • Associates of Science in Elementary Education, CCM
  • Victoria University of Wellington N2, Diploma in TESL

Contact Information

Email: John.Taweryan@ysl.gov.fm

Member of Committees

Resource, Education and Development Committee

Legislation Introduced

Resolution
Adopted
Requesting the Governor of the State of Yap, with consensus of the leadership, to formally direct the Yap United States Military Operations (YUMO) Task Force to include discussions and negotiations for a new seagoing vessel for the State of Yap.
YSR 11-115
– Passed: 26 Feb 2026
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences of the members of the Eleventh Legislature and the people of the State of Yap to the family, relatives, and friends of the late former Speaker and Governor, the Honorable Robert Ruecho for his untimely passing
YSR 11-94
– Passed: 21 Aug 2025
Bill
In Progress
To further amend Title 3 of the Yap State Code, the Executive, as amended, by further amending Section 124, as amended by Yap State Law No. 4-4, concerning the waste management program, and for other purposes.
11-220
– Introduced: 6 May 2026