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AL
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Civil Name
ARTHUR CÉSAR PEREIRA DE LIRA
Phone
(61) 3215-5969
dep.arthurlira@camara.leg.br
8,39
Points
33rd
in the House of Representatives from 488
1st
AL Congressman from 9
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Trajectory
Arthur César Pereira de Lira was born on June 25, 1969, in Maceió (AL). He holds a bachelor's degree in Law from the Federal University of Alagoas. Originally a businessman and rancher, he is the son of former senator and current mayor of Barra de São Miguel (AL), Benedito de Lira, and Ivanete Pereira de Lira.
Arthur Lira's political career began as a city councilor in Maceió, elected in 1992 and re-elected in 1996. In 1998, he entered state politics as a state representative for Alagoas, being re-elected in 2002 and 2006. In 2011, he assumed his first term as a federal deputy, being re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Presidency of the House of Representatives: elected on February 1, 2021, with the support of Jair Bolsonaro, he assumed the presidency of the House, re-elected for the 2023–2025 term with a record vote of 464 out of 513 deputies, a historic result since redemocratization.
Leadership and committee chairmanship: chaired the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJ) in 2015, and the Joint Budget Committee (CMO) in 2016.
Reporting role: In March 2025, he was appointed rapporteur for the proposal that expands income tax exemption. Also in 2025, he served as rapporteur for the Special Committee on Amendments to Income Tax Legislation (PL 1087/25), a position he has held since May 6, 2025.
Political activity and agendas: in June 2024, he highlighted the urgency of controversial projects with strong support from conservative groups, such as the constitutional amendment that criminalizes the possession of any quantity of drugs, the end of plea bargains, and amnesty for parties for electoral quota fines.
Acknowledgements
Arthur Lira received the Parliamentary Excellence Award from the 2025 Politicians Ranking, ranking as the 2nd best parliamentarian in Alagoas and 44th overall.
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Anti-Privileges
PLP 177/2023 | Increase in the Number of Deputies | House of Representatives
Amends the wording of Complementary Law No. 78, of December 30, 1993.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PDL 214/2025 | Decree to Overturn the IOF Increase | House of Representatives
Suspends, pursuant to Article 49, V, of the Federal Constitution, the effects of Decree No. 12,466, of May 22, 2025.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 16 PEC 3/2021 | Secret Votes - Shielding Amendment
Amends articles 14, 27, 53, 102 and 105 of the Federal Constitution, to provide for parliamentary prerogatives and takes other measures.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
DTQ 8 PEC 3/2021 | Shielding Party Presidents | House of Representatives
Amends articles 14, 27, 53, 102 and 105 of the Federal Constitution, to provide for parliamentary prerogatives and takes other measures.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
REQ MP 1303/2025 | MP Taxa Tudo | House of Representatives
This law addresses the taxation of financial investments and virtual assets in the country and provides other related measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Bill 769/2024 | Creation of Positions for the Supreme Federal Court | House of Representatives
It provides for the creation of commissioned positions in the staff of the Supreme Federal Court.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PLP 167/2024 | Credit Assessment | House of Representatives
Amends Complementary Law No. 123, of December 14, 2006, to allow for the calculation of credits for micro-enterprises and small businesses opting for the Simples Nacional (Simplified National Tax Regime), in the event of total or partial refund of residual tax remaining in the production chain of exported goods.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PLP 22/2025 | Outstanding payments | House of Representatives
Provides for the extension of the deadline for the settlement of unprocessed accounts payable as referred to in Article 172 of Law No. 14,791, of December 29, 2023 (Budget Guidelines Law for 2024).
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Request 2310/2025 | Urgent Decree to Overturn IOF Increase | House of Representatives
Requests urgent consideration of Draft Law No. 314 of 2025, which "Suspends, pursuant to Article 49, V, of the Federal Constitution, the effects of Decree No. 12,499 of June 11, 2025".
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 2 PL 1466/2025 | Salary Increase for Public Servants | House of Representatives
Creates the Socioeconomic Development Career, the Justice and Defense Policy Development Career, and the Securities and Exchange Commission Oversight Career; alters the remuneration of civil servants and public employees of the federal Executive Branch; alters the remuneration of commissioned positions, trust positions, and bonuses of the federal Executive Branch; restructures permanent positions, job and career plans; standardizes and unifies rules for incorporating performance bonuses; alters the rules of the Career Development System; transforms vacant permanent positions into other permanent positions, commissioned positions, and trust positions; alters the rule for appointing members of the deliberative and supervisory boards of closed supplementary pension entities; and provides other measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Bill 1466/2025 | Salary Increase for Public Servants | House of Representatives
Creates the Socioeconomic Development Career, the Justice and Defense Policy Development Career, and the Securities and Exchange Commission Oversight Career; alters the remuneration of civil servants and public employees of the federal Executive Branch; alters the remuneration of commissioned positions, trust positions, and bonuses of the federal Executive Branch; restructures permanent positions, job and career plans; standardizes and unifies rules for incorporating performance bonuses; alters the rules of the Career Development System; transforms vacant permanent positions into other permanent positions, commissioned positions, and trust positions; alters the rule for appointing members of the deliberative and supervisory boards of closed supplementary pension entities; and provides other measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Anti-Waste
Total Available
R$637,972.32
Expenses
R$366,090.98
Amount Saved
R$271,881.34
Sessions
121
Attendances
27
Justified Absences
94
Unjustified Absences
00
Anti-Corruption
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