Honourable. Rose Marie J. Arenas was elected as Deputy Speaker in the 17th Congress and the 18th Congress. 

During her terms in the Congress, she was the principal author of Republic Act 10747, promulgating a comprehensive policy in addressing the needs of persons afflicted by rare diseases. She also co-sponsored/co-authored a variety of bills such as the creation of a department for Filipino migrant workers; the creation of information and communications technology (ICT) hubs; HB 05560/05780 amending the universal health care law; HB05685 instituting the magna carta of Filipino seafarers; HB0581 proposing the magna carta of the poor; HB08244 expanding the definition of sexual harassment …

In 18th Congress, she has co-authored bills affecting women such as: House Bill 8097 granting additional benefits to solo parents; House Bill 9059 to ensure gender responsive and inclusive protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health concerns.