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MG
PT
In Office
Civil Name
JOSÉ LEONARDO COSTA MONTEIRO
Phone
(61) 3215-5922
dep.leonardomonteiro@camara.leg.br
4,43
Points
276th
in the House of Representatives from 488
30th
MG Congressman from 52
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Trajectory
José Leonardo Costa Monteiro (known as Leonardo Monteiro ) was born on October 9, 1951, in Governador Valadares (MG) . A university graduate and lawyer, he initially developed his career in municipal law and public administration, becoming recognized for his work defending social policies, regional inclusion, and the institutional strengthening of public bodies focused on socioeconomic development in Minas Gerais and the country.
In his political career , Monteiro was first elected federal deputy for Minas Gerais in 2002 and has held consecutive terms since 2003, representing the PT-PCdoB-PV Federation in the House of Representatives. Throughout his terms, he has remained an experienced parliamentarian, strongly focused on issues related to regional infrastructure, higher education, economic development, and social inclusion. Earlier in his career, he also highlighted initiatives aimed at expanding federal university courses and campuses in Minas Gerais and promoting infrastructure projects for state and federal highways in the region.
In the National Congress , Monteiro is a member and chair of committees and boards focused on social and labor issues, and participates in external committees, such as the External Committee on Monitoring Dam Breaks and Repactuation and the Committee on Participatory Legislation ; he is also the 1st vice-president of the Labor Committee in the current legislature. In 2025, he has authored 179 proposals and reported on 6 in the House of Representatives's plenary. Among the projects he authored are PLP 256/2023 , which amends rules on registration and records of rural properties; PL 5451/2025 , which establishes the "National Rio Doce Day" with guidelines for its celebration and actions for the defense and recovery of the basin; and, in previous years, PL 116/2022 , which proposes changes to ensure safety and protection in natural areas dedicated to tourism and leisure. Furthermore, he co-authored Bill 2245/2023 , which establishes the National Policy on Work and Citizenship for the Homeless Population , approved in the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate. These initiatives demonstrate his work in regional development, environmental sustainability, social rights, and the protection of vulnerable workers and communities .
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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
No
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
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
No
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
No
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
No
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
No
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
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
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Anti-Waste
Total Available
R$571,750.92
Expenses
R$498,282.17
Amount Saved
R$73,468.75
Sessions
121
Attendances
117
Justified Absences
03
Unjustified Absences
01
Anti-Corruption
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