The 7th Congress of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 26, 1970, until September 23, 1972, during the fifth, sixth, and seventh years of Ferdinand Marcos's presidency. On September 23, 1972, President Marcos effectively dissolved the Congress with his declaration of martial law. Marcos then exercised legislative powers. In 1976, Congress was replaced by the Batasang Bayan as the Philippines' legislative body until 1978, when it was replaced by the Batasang Pambansa. One-third of the Senate and the entire membership of the House of Representatives was replaced after the 1969 general elections. The House members and another third of the Senate membership were again replaced after the midterm senatorial elections of 1971.

Sessions

Legislation

The Seventh Congress in its three regular and six special sessions passed a total of 512 acts. Among it were:

Leadership

Senate

House of Representatives

Members

Senate

The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election: Following the declaration of Martial Law on September 23, 1972, the terms of senators elected in 1967, 1969 and 1971 ended.

House of Representatives

The term of office of the members of the House of Representatives was from December 30, 1969, to December 30, 1973, but was cut short with the declaration of Martial Law.