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Senator
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PI
MDB
In Office
Civil Name
Marcelo Costa e Castro
Phone
(61) 33034078
sen.marcelocastro@senado.leg.br
Social Media
8,97
Points
33rd
in the Senate from 72
1st
PI Senator from 1
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Trajectory
Marcelo Castro is a Brazilian politician with an academic background in psychiatry.
His political career began in 1978 when he ran for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Piauí, but was not elected. However, in 1982, he managed to be elected state deputy and remained in that position for two more terms.
During Mão Santa's first term as governor, Marcelo Castro presided over the Institute of Assistance and Social Security of the State of Piauí (IAPEP). In 1998, he was elected federal deputy. During Mão Santa's second term, Marcelo Castro served as Secretary of Agriculture and, in 2002, was re-elected to the position of federal deputy, where he remained for three more terms.
In 2014, Marcelo Castro ran for and was elected to the Senate. He also served as Minister of Health during President Dilma Rousseff's second term. Marcelo Castro currently holds the position of First Vice-Leader of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) in the Federal Senate.
Acknowledgements
Marcelo Castro received the Parliamentary Excellence Award in 2023 from the Ranking of Politicians , with a score of 7.31 points, making him the 2nd best parliamentarian in Piauí and 86th in the overall ranking.
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Base Score
Votes
Tax Reduction for Industry
This law addresses the reduction of rates for the PIS/Pasep and Cofins contributions levied on the chemical and petrochemical industry, and amends Laws No. 11,196 of November 21, 2005, and No. 10,865 of April 30, 2004.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
4
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
4
PL Antifaction
It adds article 139 to the Act of Transitory Constitutional Provisions (ADCT), to establish the National Policy for Support of Professional Road Transport Activity.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
6
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
6
Facilitating the Incorporation of Municipalities
It establishes general rules applicable to the division of municipalities, pursuant to § 4 of article 18 of the Federal Constitution.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
8
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
8
Autonomy of Regulatory Agencies
Amends Article 9 of Complementary Law No. 101, of May 4, 2000, to exempt expenses of federal regulatory agencies from the limitation of commitment and financial movement.
How They Voted
Yes
Points earned
4
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
Points for voting according to the guidance
4
Expenses
Total Available
R$374,124.56
Expenses
R$254,636.79
Amount Saved
R$119,487.77
Attendance
Sessions
19
Attendances
19
Justified Absences
00
Unjustified Absences
00
Privileges
Special pension:
No
Housing allowance:
Yes
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
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TOTAL
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