Privately, the president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), does not see the possibility of the reforms prospering this year. Even the government leader, Ricardo Barros (PP-PR), has already admitted that these matters should only vote on the legislative priority list in 2023.
In this scenario, Lira intends to speed up projects that have already been approved in the Senate and, therefore, now only depend on the approval of deputies to become law. He is also determined to maintain his own agenda for the Chamber.
One of the proposals that can be analyzed at the House in February, when the legislative recess ends, is the legalization of games. In December, the urgency for the text was approved, which gives it priority on the agenda. The bill is defended by Lira, but faces fierce opposition from the evangelical caucus — which made President Jair Bolsonaro promise religious leaders that he will veto the text if it passes Congress.
“The legalization of the gaming sector is not just an agenda, it is an agenda that also dialogues with the resumption of jobs, an increase in revenue. There may be resistance, but it is possible that it will move forward,” evaluates the leader of the DEM, Efraim Filho (PB).
Defended by the president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), the proposal was urgently approved in December and may be scheduled as early as February. The bill, however, has opposition from the evangelical bench, which led President Jair Bolsonaro to promise religious leaders that he would veto it.
Reforms are due for 2023
Defended by Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, the administrative and tax reforms were not approved in 2022 and now have little chance of being voted this year, as there is no consensus and lawmakers avoid weariness on the eve of elections.
Source: O Globo
