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BA
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In Office
Civil Name
JOÃO FELIPE DE SOUZA LEÃO
Phone
(61) 3215-5320
dep.joaoleao@camara.leg.br
4,27
Points
285th
in the House of Representatives from 488
14th
BA Congressman from 37
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Trajectory
João Felipe de Souza Leão was born on February 27, 1946 , in Recife (PE) , and graduated in Agronomy from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) in 1968. A businessman and politician with a long career, he began his public career as mayor of Lauro de Freitas (BA) , later served as Secretary of Infrastructure and Chief of Staff of the State , and was vice-governor of Bahia for two terms alongside Rui Costa.
João Leão consolidated his political career in Bahia and on the national stage, with a track record marked by advocacy for infrastructure projects and securing investments for the state. He was first elected federal deputy in 1995 and has held successive mandates since then, currently serving his sixth consecutive term . In addition, he was vice-governor of Bahia between 2015 and 2022, a period in which he also held strategic positions in the state government, especially related to economic development and infrastructure.
In the House of Representatives, João Leão serves as a full member of the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJC) and as an alternate member of the Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development Committee . His parliamentary agenda focuses on strengthening the infrastructure and economic development of Bahia, particularly through the allocation of resources via amendments to the Multi-Year Plan (PPA), the Budget Guidelines Law (LDO), and the Annual Budget Law (LOA). These amendments have secured billions of dollars in investments in strategic projects, such as the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge and the duplication of highways.
He also allocated resources to the health sector and to municipalities in the interior of the state, in addition to working with mayors in Bahia to obtain federal investments. Among his recent initiatives are the release of funds for local infrastructure equipment, such as the acquisition of machinery for municipalities, and advocating for faster approval of the Budget Guidelines Law. His work is recognized for its strong political articulation and for seeking resources that boost regional development in Bahia.
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Anti-Privileges
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
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
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
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
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
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
Did Not Vote
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
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Anti-Waste
Total Available
R$611,583.48
Expenses
R$554,573.05
Amount Saved
R$57,010.43
Sessions
121
Attendances
97
Justified Absences
22
Unjustified Absences
02
Anti-Corruption
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