On the 19th, the Japanese government announced its intention to submit 61 bills to the Diet aimed at enhancing intelligence functions through the establishment of a National Intelligence Bureau and revising the special deficit bond law to allow issuance over five years. The proposed reforms will also include raising the income tax threshold to 1.78 million yen and creating a Foreign Investment Committee for strengthening scrutiny over foreign investments. This legislative package reflects the government's strategy to address various fiscal and national security concerns.

In addition to these key bills, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her intent to amend the Imperial Household Law, particularly focusing on expanding the provision for the use of a married couple's former surnames based on the principle of shared surname after marriage. This move indicates a progressive approach towards gender equality and the modernization of Japan's Imperial Family regulations. The proposals signal a potential shift in longstanding traditions while also considering the broader implications of these changes on Japanese society.

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretaries Masanori Ozaki and Kei Sato provided explanations regarding the bills in the House of Representatives and House of Councillors' respective committee meetings. Sato, who was previously embroiled in a funding controversy related to his faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has faced opposition from the opposition parties, impacting his attendance in legislative discussions. The outcome of these proposed bills will be closely monitored as they could shape Japan's security landscape and economic policies significantly.