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PP
In Office
Civil Name
LUIZ ANTONIO DE SOUZA TEIXEIRA JÚNIOR
Phone
(61) 3215-5877
dep.doutorluizinho@camara.leg.br
Social Media
7,87
Points
204th
in the House of Representatives from 484
12th
RJ Congressman from 43
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Trajectory
Luiz Antônio de Souza Teixeira Júnior, better known as Doctor Luizinho, was born on December 15, 1973, in Nova Iguaçu, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. He holds degrees in Medicine, specializing in orthopedics and traumatology, with a specialization in sports and exercise medicine, and an Executive MBA in Health from UFRJ (Coppead). Before assuming an elected position, he served as the municipal Secretary of Health for Nova Iguaçu between 2013 and 2015, and from 2016 to 2018 he held the position of Secretary of State for Health for the state of Rio de Janeiro.
In his political career, Luizinho was elected federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro in 2018 and took office on February 1, 2019. He was re-elected in 2022 for the 2023-2027 legislature, remaining affiliated with the Progressistas (PP) party. He also held leadership positions: he became the PP leader in the House of Representatives, and has served as deputy leader of party blocs.
In the National Congress, Dr. Luizinho focuses his work mainly on the areas of health, science and technology, and social security. He was president of the Social Security and Family Committee of the House of Representatives. He is a member of committees such as the Health Committee, and more recently the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee. In 2025, he is reported to have authored 307 proposals and reported on 2 projects. He chairs the Special Committee on PEC 014/21, which deals with health agents and the fight against endemic diseases.
Acknowledgements
Dr. Luizinho received the Parliamentary Excellence Award from the 2025 Ranking of Politicians , being the 3rd best parliamentarian in Minas Gerais and 37th in the overall ranking.
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Base Score
Votes
Public Security Amendment
Amends articles 21, 22, 23, 24 and 144 of the Constitution, to provide for the powers of the Union, the States, the Federal District and the Municipalities relating to public security.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
10
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
10
Exemption without counterpart: tax privilege for mega-events
Establishes conditions for granting exemption from the Tax on Services of Any Nature – ISS for taxable events related to the organization or holding of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
0
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Points for voting according to the guidance
1
Sale of medicines in pharmacies inside supermarkets
I request, pursuant to Article 155, item I, of the Internal Regulations of the House of Representatives, an Urgent Procedure for Bill 2158/23, authored by Senator EFRAIM FILHO, UNIÃO/PB, which amends Law No. 5,991, of December 17, 1973, which "provides for the Sanitary Control of the Trade in Drugs, Medicines, Pharmaceutical Inputs and Related Products, and takes other measures", to regulate the sale of medicines in pharmacies or drugstores located in the sales area of supermarkets.
How They Voted
JUSTIFIED ABSENCE
Points earned
1
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
2
Creation of Positions in the Judicial System
This law provides for the creation of permanent positions, commissioned positions, and commissioned functions within the staff of the National Council of Justice.
How They Voted
JUSTIFIED ABSENCE
Points earned
3
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
Points for voting according to the guidance
6
Expenses
Total Available
R$378,139.28
Expenses
R$155,082.22
Amount Saved
R$223,057.06
Attendance
Sessions
62
Attendances
15
Justified Absences
47
Unjustified Absences
00
Privileges
Special pension:
No
Housing allowance:
No
Moving allowance for reelected congresspersons:
No
Diplomatic passport for family members:
Yes
BONUS SCORE
Legal Proceedings
No items found.
Legislative Output
No items found.
Legislative Articulation
Joint Parliamentary Front for Responsible Gaming
Level of Influence:
High
Points earned
0,20
Party leader "PP - Progressistas"
Points earned
0,20
TOTAL
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