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Civil Name
DENISE DA SILVA PESSÔA
Phone
(61) 3215-5832
dep.denisepessoa@camara.leg.br
3,05
Points
377th
in the House of Representatives from 491
26th
RS Congressman from 30
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Trajectory
Denise da Silva Pessôa is a federal deputy for Rio Grande do Sul (PT) in the 2023–2027 legislature and was born on June 17, 1983 in Caxias do Sul (RS). She is an architect and urban planner with an MBA in Public Administration and City Management and a specialization in Strategic Management of Public Policies.
She began her political career at a young age in the student movement and social movements, always focused on defending human rights, women's rights, and workers' rights. She was elected councilwoman of Caxias do Sul in 2008 , becoming the youngest woman elected in the city at the time, and was re-elected for four consecutive terms until 2022. In her last year as a councilwoman, she presided over the Caxias do Sul City Council and served on committees such as Human Rights, Participatory Legislation, and the Special Prosecutor's Office for Women, standing out for her advocacy of public policies and social equality.
In the institutional sphere, Denise Pessôa holds prominent positions in the National Congress and within the Workers' Party (PT). In her first term as a federal deputy (since February 2023), she was elected president of the Culture Committee of the House of Representatives , where she works to defend cultural policies and heritage, as well as discussing topics such as the National Culture Plan. She is also a member of other committees and works in parliamentary fronts related to women's rights, racial equality, and social inclusion. During her term, she leads initiatives such as the External Commission to Combat Femicides in Rio Grande do Sul and coordinates popular participation programs, such as "Participa Mais Mulher" (Participate More Women), which promotes listening and the collective formulation of legislative proposals aimed at protecting and advancing women's rights.
In her legislative work , Denise Pessôa has presented and defended a series of bills that reflect her political principles. Among these proposals are Bill 3664/2025 , which strengthens and consolidates the role of the Brazilian Women's Houses as permanent centers for assisting women experiencing violence; Bill 4574/2025 , which creates a digital platform for school-based psychological support ; and Bill 4368/2025 , which proposes the inclusion of gender-based violence prevention in school curricula . She has also presented several other initiatives on women's rights, women's health in later life, labor rights, and social guarantees, such as proposals to amend the Civil Code, the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws), the Statute of Persons with Disabilities, the Statute of Children and Adolescents, and inclusion policies in the National Employment System. As rapporteur, Denise Pessôa approved opinions in committees, including one for Bill 111/2024 and on a matter recognizing cultural titles, reinforcing her active role in the legislative process.
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Request 2721/2021 | Urgent consideration of the Censorship Bill | House of Representatives
We respectfully request Your Excellency, pursuant to Article 154, paragraph II, of the Internal Regulations of the House of Representatives, to expedite the consideration of Bill No. 2630/2020, which "Establishes the Brazilian Law of Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet."
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PDL 98/2023 | Changes to the Basic Sanitation Framework | House of Representatives
Suspends the effects of the provisions of Decree No. 11,467, of April 5, 2023, which provides for the regionalized provision of basic sanitation public services, the technical and financial support referred to in Article 13 of Law No. 14,026, of July 15, 2020, the allocation of federal public resources and financing with resources from the Union or managed or operated by bodies or entities of the Union referred to in Article 50 of Law No. 11,445, of January 5, 2007, and the amendment to Decree No. 7,217, of June 21, 2010, and Decree No. 10,430, of July 20, 2020. NEW SUMMARY: Suspends paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 1 and Article 2. Article 10 of Decree No. 11,466, of April 5, 2023, and paragraphs 13 to 17 of Article 6 of Decree No. 11,467, of April 5, 2023, which regulate provisions of the legal framework for basic sanitation.
How They Voted
No
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
REQ 1281/2023 | Urgent Changes to the Sanitation Framework | House of Representatives
I hereby request Your Excellency, pursuant to Article 155 of the Internal Regulations of the House of Representatives, to expedite the immediate consideration of Legislative Decree Project No. 111 of 2023, which "Suspends paragraphs 13 to 17 of Article 6 of Decree No. 11,467, of April 5, 2023, which updates the regulation of sanitation laws."
How They Voted
No
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PLP 93/2023 | Fiscal Framework DTQ 7 | House of Representatives
Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022. NEW SUMMARY: Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, based on Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022, and on item VIII of the heading and the sole paragraph of Article 163 of the Federal Constitution; and amends Complementary Law No. 101, of May 4, 2000 (Fiscal Responsibility Law).
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PLP 93/2023 | Fiscal Framework DTQ 6 | House of Representatives
Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022. NEW SUMMARY: Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, based on Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022, and on item VIII of the heading and the sole paragraph of Article 163 of the Federal Constitution; and amends Complementary Law No. 101, of May 4, 2000 (Fiscal Responsibility Law).
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PL 2720/2023 | The "Bill of Abuse of Power" | House of Representatives
This Law defines crimes of discrimination against politically exposed persons and amends Law No. 8,078, of September 11, 1990 (Consumer Protection Code), to prescribe the procedures to be adopted by financial institutions in cases of refusal to open or maintain an account. NEW SUMMARY: Defines crimes of discrimination against politically exposed persons, against persons who are subject to preliminary investigation, summary proceedings, inquiry or any other investigative procedure for criminal, civil or administrative offenses, or against persons who are defendants in ongoing judicial proceedings; amends Law No. 13,506, of November 13, 2017, to prescribe the procedures to be adopted by financial institutions in cases of refusal to open or maintain an account or refusal to grant credit; and provides other measures.
How They Voted
No
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PLP 93/2023 | Tax Framework | House of Representatives
Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022. NEW SUMMARY: Establishes a sustainable fiscal regime to guarantee the country's macroeconomic stability and create the appropriate conditions for socioeconomic growth, based on Article 6 of Constitutional Amendment No. 126, of December 21, 2022, and on item VIII of the heading and the sole paragraph of Article 163 of the Federal Constitution; and amends Complementary Law No. 101, of May 4, 2000 (Fiscal Responsibility Law).
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
EMC 29 PEC 45/2019 | Property Tax - Tax Reform | House of Representatives
Amends the National Tax System and provides other measures. NEW SUMMARY: Amends the National Tax System.
How They Voted
No
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
PEC 45/2019 | Tax reform | House of Representatives
Amends the National Tax System and provides other measures. NEW SUMMARY: Amends the National Tax System.
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
DTQ 02 PL 2384/2023 | Voluntary Disclosure CARF | House of Representatives
This text regulates the proclamation of judgment results in the event of a tie vote within the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF), and addresses tax compliance within the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil of the Ministry of Finance, as well as low-complexity administrative tax litigation. NEW SUMMARY: Regulates the proclamation of judgment results in the event of a tie vote within the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF); addresses the self-regulation of debts and tax compliance within the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil of the Ministry of Finance, administrative tax litigation, and transactions in the collection of public treasury credits. amends Decree No. 70,235, of March 6, 1972, and Laws No. 6,830, of September 22, 1980 (Tax Enforcement Law), 9,430, of December 27, 1996, 13,988, of April 14, 2020, 5,764, of December 16, 1971, 9,249, of December 26, 1995, and 10,150, of December 21, 2000; and revokes a provision of Law No. 10,522, of July 19, 2002.
How They Voted
No
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
PL 4438/2023 | Mini Electoral Reform | House of Representatives
Amends Law No. 4,737 of July 1965 (Electoral Code), Law No. 9,096 of September 19, 1995 (Law of Political Parties) and Law No. 9,504 of September 30, 1997 (Elections Law), in order to promote reform in the political-electoral system (Mini Electoral Reform of 2023).
How They Voted
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
MPV 1147/2022 | Emergency Program for the Events Sector | House of Representatives
Amends Law No. 14,148, of May 3, 2021, which established the Emergency Program for the Resumption of the Events Sector - Perse, and reduces to zero percent the rates of the Contribution to the Social Integration Program and the Public Servant's Asset Formation Program - PIS/Pasep and the Contribution to the Financing of Social Security - Cofins levied on revenues from the activity of regular air passenger transport. NEW SUMMARY: Amends Law No. 14,148, of May 3, 2021, which established the Emergency Program for the Resumption of the Events Sector (Perse); reduces to 0% (zero percent) the rates of the Contribution to the Social Integration and Public Servant Asset Formation Programs (PIS/Pasep Contribution) and the Contribution to Social Security Financing (Cofins) levied on revenues from the regular air passenger transport activity; reduces the rates of the PIS/Pasep Contribution and Cofins levied on operations carried out with diesel oil, biodiesel, liquefied petroleum gas, alcohol, aviation kerosene, vehicular natural gas and gasoline; amends Laws No. 10,637, of December 30, 2002, and No. 10,833, of December 29, 2003, to exclude the Tax on Operations related to the Circulation of Goods and on the Provision of Interstate and Intermunicipal Transportation and Communication Services (ICMS) from the calculation basis of the PIS/Pasep and Cofins Contribution credits, and Laws No. 13,483, of September 21, 2017, and No. 13,576, of December 26, 2017, and Decree-Laws No. 9,853, of September 13, 1946, and No. 8,621, of January 10, 1946; Repeals provisions of Provisional Measures Nos. 1,157, of January 1, 2023, 1,159, of January 12, 2023, and 1,163, of February 28, 2023; and provides other measures.
How They Voted
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
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R$111,044.66
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Attendances
113
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Unjustified Absences
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