# Federal District Public Defender budget autonomy proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/federal-district-public-defender-budget-autonomy-proposal > Updated: 2026-08-15T03:00:59.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District (CLDF) is moving toward a second vote on Organic Law Amendment No. 21/2026, which seeks to increase the budgetary autonomy of the Public Defender's Office of the Federal District (DPDF). The proposal aims to establish a minimum percentage of the district's net current revenue for the institution. While the DPDF currently receives 0.94%, the amendment suggests an initial allocation of at least 1%, with a gradual increase up to 2%. Public Defender General Reinaldo Rossano and the National Association of Public Defenders (Anadep) have supported the measure, noting that increased funding is essential to address rising demand for legal assistance in areas such as health, housing, and domestic violence. The institution reported over 396,000 service calls in the first half of 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Distrito Federal proposal seeks to increase Public Defender funding The Pelo 21/2026 proposal seeks to allocate up to 2% of the Federal District's revenue to the Public Defender's Office to expand legal access for vulnerable citizens. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/distrito-federal-proposal-seeks-to-increase-public-defender-funding ### 2026-08-12: Federal District Legislative Chamber to vote on Public Defender's budget autonomy The Federal District Legislative Chamber will vote on a proposal to increase the budget autonomy of the Public Defender's Office (DPDF) by linking its funding to a minimum percentage of net current revenue. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-district-legislative-chamber-to-vote-on-public-defenders-budget-autonomy --- Cite as: Federal District Public Defender budget autonomy proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/federal-district-public-defender-budget-autonomy-proposal