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Civil Name
ARLINDO CHIGNALIA JUNIOR
Phone
(61) 3215-5966
dep.arlindochinaglia@camara.leg.br
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3,69
Points
360th
in the House of Representatives from 488
54th
SP Congressman from 68
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Arlindo Chignalia Braga (known as Arlindo Chinaglia ) is a Brazilian politician and physician , born on December 24, 1949, in Serra Azul (SP) . A graduate in Medicine from the University of Brasília (UnB) , he began his activism at a young age in the labor movement, was one of the founders of the Workers' Party (PT) , and presided over the São Paulo Doctors' Union before entering the Legislative branch. He also served as a state representative for the State of São Paulo before reaching the National Congress.
In his political career , Chinaglia was first elected federal deputy in 1995 by the PT-SP and is currently serving his eighth consecutive term (1995-1999; 1999-2003; 2003-2007; 2007-2011; 2011-2015; 2015-2019; 2019-2023; 2023-2027) representing São Paulo in the House of Representatives . Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions in parties and the legislature , including Leader of the PT in the House of Representatives , Leader of the Government at different times , and was President of the House of Representatives between February 1-2, 2007 and February 2, 2009 , one of the most influential positions in the House. In April 2025, he was chosen as Majority Leader in the House of Representatives , playing a role in coordinating the agendas of the allied base, and was also elected President of the Mercosur Parliament (Parlasur) for the period of 2025 , focusing on regional integration and political cooperation.
In the National Congress , Chinaglia maintains continuous and comprehensive legislative activity, with 430 proposals of his own authorship and 3 reported on registered in the House of Representatives in 2025. Among some of the bills he authored are:
• Bill 6068/2023 , which regulates maternity and paternity leave guaranteed by the Constitution , creating parameters for the duration and sharing of leave between parents and expanding criteria for parental protection;
• Bill 1075/2024 , which amends provisions of the law governing fixed-odds betting , dealing with lottery rules and related activities;
• Bill 6534/2025 , which establishes the National Policy for the Prevention and Combat of Theft and Robbery of Cell Phones — an initiative focused on public safety in the face of the increase in these crimes;
• Bill 4014/2024 , which establishes specific rules for compensation for failures in the provision of electricity distribution services , with criteria for reimbursement and operational efficiency;
• Bill 234/2023 , which proposes the General Data Empowerment Law , addressing the data monetization ecosystem and amending complementary laws related to data protection in Brazil.
These projects reflect her work in labor and family rights, public safety, economic regulation, and consumer protection , as well as her technical and legislative experience acquired over decades in Parliament.
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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
No
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
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
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
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
Yes
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
No
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
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
Did Not Vote
Guidance from Ranking dos Políticos’ Council
Yes
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Total Available
R$584,729.52
Expenses
R$509,158.56
Amount Saved
R$75,570.96
Sessions
121
Attendances
115
Justified Absences
06
Unjustified Absences
00
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