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Brazilian Senate legislative developments

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2026-11-03 17:33 UTC → 2026-11-04 21:50 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Brazilian Senate has been processing various legislative measures regarding public sector compensation. In late October 2026, the Senate approved a bill to expand and increase the border allowance for federal public servants. Effective January 1, 2027, the daily indemnity is set to rise from R$ 91 to R$ 191. The approved version broadens eligibility to include various professionals, such as those from the National Social Security Institute, regulatory agencies, and federal education sectors, extending coverage to certain municipalities within the Legal Amazon region. In early November 2026, the Senate Education and Culture Commission approved Bill 2.531/2021. This bill proposes a national minimum wage for public basic education support staff, including roles such as school secretaries, cooks, and security guards. The proposed floor is set at 75% of the national teacher's minimum wage. Based on the 2026 teacher salary reference of R$ 5,130.63, the minimum for support staff with a secondary education and a 40-hour work week would be R$ 3,847.97. The measure has ~~faced scrutiny regarding its fiscal impact, with~~ moved to the Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) to evaluate its financial impact. The National Confederation of Municipalities ~~estimating~~ (CNM) estimates an annual cost of R$ 20.1 billion to ~~municipalities.~~ municipalities, prompting calls for federal funding to prevent local budget strain. While some senators supported the merit of the proposal, Senator Esperidião Amin emphasized the necessity of a detailed cost analysis.

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