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The Finance and Planning ministries estimated at R$ 111 billion per year the combined fiscal impact of nine bills in Congress — dubbed "bomb agendas" by the federal government. The note released Thursday, June 11, comes after the Senate approved three such proposals the day before, contrary to economic team appeals. ✓
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"Os ministérios da Fazenda e do Planejamento informaram, em nota divulgada nesta quinta-feira 11, que as nove 'pautas-bomba' em tramitação no Congresso representam, ao todo, um impacto fiscal de cerca de 111 bilhões de reais por ano."
The project with the highest individual cost is PL 5.122/2023, on rural debt renegotiation with interest equalization by the Union, approved by the Senate on Wednesday: impact of up to R$ 140 billion over 13 years. Next, PLP 108/2021, which raises the ceiling of Simples Nacional, represents revenue waiver of R$ 50 billion annually. PEC 231/2019, expanding the Municipal Participation Fund, would reduce Union revenues by R$ 10 billion per year. ✓
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"o projeto de renegociação das dívidas rurais, aprovado nesta quarta-feira pelo Senado contrariando ao apelo da equipe econômica, tem impacto de R$ 140 bilhões em 13 anos"
"O que eleva o teto do Simples Nacional implica renúncia de receita de R$ 50 bilhões por ano"
Other proposals include PEC 5/2023 on tax immunity for religious temples (minimum cost of R$ 10 billion annually), PEC 383/2017 linking resources to the Social Assistance System (R$ 9 billion annually between 2026-2030), and PL 1.365/2022 establishing minimum wage for doctors and dentists (R$ 8.4 billion annually for the Union alone). The list also includes a new tax regularization program, benefits for non-profit entities, and differentiated retirement for health agents. ✓
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"PEC 5/2023, relativa à ampliação da imunidade tributária de templos religiosos, tem custo mínimo estimado em R$ 10 bilhões por ano"
"A PEC que vincula recursos ao Sistema Único de Assistência Social, gera despesa adicional média de 9 bilhões de reais por ano, considerando-se o acréscimo total entre 2026 e 2030"
Finance Minister Dario Durigan reacted to Senate approvals stating the government is considering vetoing projects or "questioning any Congressional action that doesn't comply with the Fiscal Responsibility Law in the Supreme Federal Court." The tensions reflect the breakdown between President Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre since the rejection of Jorge Messias' nomination to the STF. ✓
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"Não é suportado pelas contas. Partes do projeto tem que ser revistas na Câmara dos Deputados ou, eventualmente, em veto do presidente da República e, se preciso, a gente vai questionar eventual ação do Congresso que não cumpra a Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal no Supremo Tribunal Federal"
"Os dois romperam relações desde que o Senado rejeitou a indicação do advogado-geral da União, Jorge Messias, para uma cadeira no Supremo Tribunal Federal."
The nine projects have combined fiscal impact estimated at R$ 111 billion annually
The rural debt renegotiation project was approved by the Senate on Wednesday
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
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Durigan met with Davi Alcolumbre on Tuesday to negotiate the projects
The Lula-Alcolumbre break started with Jorge Messias' rejection to STF
Conflicting versions (1)
Previous estimate of rural debt project impact
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What is the specific methodology used by technical agencies to calculate the R$ 111 billion?
Why it's still unknown: The government note doesn't detail assumptions, margin of error, or agencies responsible for calculations
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What is the specific processing timeline for each project and their respective committees?
Why it's still unknown: Outlets report specific approvals but don't map the complete processing status of the nine projects
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Are there independent technical opinions or legislative consultancy reports on these projects?
Why it's still unknown: No outlet cites analyses from CONOF, Senate Budget Consultancy, or academic reviewers