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Civil Name
LUIZ ALBERTO OVANDO
Phone
(61) 3215-5644
dep.dr.luizovando@camara.leg.br
Social Media
4,64
Points
249th
in the House of Representatives from 488
5th
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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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
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
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 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
No
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
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
Yes
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
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
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
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Total Available
R$632,495.16
Expenses
R$533,446.06
Amount Saved
R$99,049.10
Sessions
121
Attendances
114
Justified Absences
07
Unjustified Absences
00
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