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Civil Name
LUIZ ALBERTO OVANDO
Phone
(61) 3215-5644
dep.dr.luizovando@camara.leg.br
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6,13
Points
124th
in the House of Representatives from 491
3rd
MS Congressman from 8
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Trajectory
Dr. Luiz Alberto Ovando is a clinical physician, cardiologist, geriatrician, and university professor , born on September 25, 1949, in Corumbá (MS) . Before entering politics, he worked for decades in the medical field, coordinating residency programs and hospital services and integrating regional and national cardiology entities. He is also a lecturer, author of books, and professor of biblical studies , with a strong community involvement and commitment to social issues related to health and family.
In his political career , Ovando was elected federal deputy for Mato Grosso do Sul in 2018 with 50,376 votes and re-elected in 2022 for the 2023-2027 legislature , currently affiliated with the Progressistas (PP-MS) party. In Parliament, he held positions as party vice-leader and parliamentary bloc leader throughout the legislatures, was 3rd vice-president of the Special Commission on Obstetric Violence and Maternal Mortality and 1st vice-president of the Commission of PEC 005/23 (Tax Immunity) , in addition to being a full member of commissions such as Health , Sports and Human Rights, Minorities and Racial Equality in the 57th Legislature. He also coordinated parliamentary fronts such as the Parliamentary Front for the Valorization of the Clinician and Rescue of Medical Identity and works on other fronts related to agriculture and social issues.
In the National Congress , Dr. Luiz Ovando has extensive legislative activity, with approximately 191 proposals authored by him and 11 reported on in 2025, registered on the House of Representatives's website. Among his bills are PL 6077/2025 , which authorizes the Executive Branch to institute a Program to Encourage Physical Activity for the Elderly ; PL 5471/2025 , which establishes the National Program to Promote the Entry of Transplanted Persons into the Labor Market ; PL 5380/2025 , which provides for the observance of recognized professional specialties in public health service examinations ; and PL 5457/2025 , which provides for the mandatory public and equitable selection process for admission to undergraduate courses in public higher education institutions , prohibiting special selection processes that dispense with merit-based examination. He also presented other projects in previous years, such as Bill 4255/2024 , which establishes National Sorghum Day , and Bill 136/2024 , which amends the Statute of Children and Adolescents to prohibit discrimination based on Covid-19 vaccination. These initiatives reflect his emphasis on public health, education, social inclusion, and professional development in the health field .
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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
No
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
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
No
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
No
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
Yes
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
No
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
Anti-Waste
Total Available
R$632,495.16
Expenses
R$513,323.79
Amount Saved
R$119,171.37
Sessions
114
Attendances
108
Justified Absences
04
Unjustified Absences
02
Anti-Corruption
Other
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