Giovani Cherini

Giovani Cherini, born on June 23, 1960, in Soledade (RS), is a Brazilian professor and politician with a long career in public service and parliamentary representation. He holds a postgraduate degree and has a strong presence in rural and cooperative social movements. He began his political career in the PDT ( Democratic Labour Party) and was first elected federal deputy in 2011 , being successively re-elected for the 2011-2015, 2015-2019, 2019-2023, and 2023-2027 legislatures, currently representing the Liberal Party (PL) . His career is characterized by his involvement in regional and national issues, focusing on infrastructure, local development, and support for communities in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul.

Political Career

In his political career, Cherini has accumulated experience in various party and institutional leadership roles throughout his terms in office. He has served as deputy leader of several parliamentary groups , including the PL and the government, and has played a key role in coordinating with the Rio Grande do Sul Federal Parliamentary Group , advising on agendas of interest to Rio Grande do Sul in Brasília. In Congress, he is a member of committees and thematic fronts dealing with infrastructure, regional development, and social policies, in addition to frequently working on issues involving health, education, and family farming. His institutional work also includes chairing and participating in committees responsible for articulating the demands of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul with the federal government.

Performance in the House of Representatives

In the legislative field, Cherini is intensely involved in proposals addressing diverse topics such as social inclusion, infrastructure, and regional development. In 2024 and 2025, he presented projects such as PL 238/2025 , which amends the Migration Law to establish new conditions for residency authorization for immigrants; PL 4765/2025 and PL 4695/2025 , which propose declaring the municipalities of Vicente Dutra and Venâncio Aires as the "National Capital of the Cuia" and "National Capital of Chimarrão," respectively; and PL 1652/2024 , which establishes a credit program for economic recovery in Rio Grande do Sul. Other projects by Cherini address policies for cleaning water bodies ( PL 2889/2024 ) and support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder ( PL 83/2025 ). Furthermore, it allocates significant parliamentary amendments to municipalities for areas such as health, education, and infrastructure, benefiting health units, child protection councils, and community projects.