
Representatives
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SP
PL
In Office
Civil Name
PAULO ROBERTO FREIRE DA COSTA
Phone
(61) 3215-5416
dep.paulofreirecosta@camara.leg.br
5,90
Points
137th
in the House of Representatives from 491
27th
SP Congressman from 68
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Paulo Roberto Freire da Costa (known as Paulo Freire Costa ) is a Brazilian politician and evangelical pastor , born on February 14, 1955, in São Paulo (SP) . A long-time member of the Liberal Party (PL) , he is also the leader of the Assembly of God, Belém Ministry in Campinas, where he has served as a pastor for decades before formally entering institutional politics. Freire Costa comes from a family with a strong religious background and is the son of Pastor José Wellington Bezerra da Costa. He distinguished himself in community and faith-based activities, which later translated into his electoral base and political discourse centered on family and social values.
In his political career , Paulo Freire Costa was first elected federal deputy for the state of São Paulo in 2010 , assuming office on February 1, 2011 , and was re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022 , currently serving his fourth term in the 57th Legislature (2023–2027) representing the PL-SP . In his parliamentary trajectory, he held positions as vice-leader of the parliamentary bloc (PR, PTdoB, PRP) early in his career and has served as an alternate member of committees such as Transportation and Public Security and Combating Organized Crime ; in the current legislature, he is a member of the Committee for the Defense of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and was an alternate member of the Committee for the Defense of the Rights of the Elderly , consolidating his work on social issues, civil rights, and security.
In the National Congress , Paulo Freire Costa's legislative activity includes approximately 48 proposals authored in 2025 , without any rapporteurships registered on the House of Representatives' website. His work is marked by projects focused on security, health, family, and urban mobility ; among them are Bill 5532/2025 , which amends the Condominium Law (Law No. 4,591/1964) prohibiting delivery personnel from accessing the interior areas of buildings ; and Bill 6253/2025 , which amends the Brazilian Traffic Code (Law No. 9,503/1997) to establish rules for transporting children on motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters . Bill 5536/2025 , which amends the Health Plans Law (Law No. 9,656/1998) to guarantee coverage for the care of victims of sexual violence, including home medication ; and, in previous legislatures, Bill 631/2023 , which proposed changes to the Sanitary Surveillance Law and the Sanitary Infractions Law relating to the maintenance of ventilation systems in public transport , in addition to initiatives such as Bill 1374/2022 , which provided for the payment of alimony to dependents of victims of traffic accidents caused under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances .
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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
No
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
Yes
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
Obstruction
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
Yes
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$584,729.52
Expenses
R$471,596.92
Amount Saved
R$113,132.60
Sessions
114
Attendances
97
Justified Absences
11
Unjustified Absences
06
Anti-Corruption
Other
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