Brazil's Congress to Vote on 32 Provisional Measures Including Economic Relief and Inheritance Law Reforms

As Brazil's National Congress prepares to resume sessions in August, lawmakers face the task of evaluating 32 provisional measures (MPs) addressing critical economic and social policies. Among these, key legislation includes debt refinancing programs, subsidies for rising fuel costs, and groundbreaking reforms in inheritance law.

The "Novo Desenrola Brasil" program, established by MP 1.355/2026, enables individuals earning up to R$ 8,105 monthly to refinance debts of up to R$ 15,000 with an interest rate capped at 1.99% per month. This measure targets personal loan debts overdue between 91 and 720 days as of January 31, 2026. Furthermore, MP 1.378/2026 allocates R$ 547 million to reimburse retired individuals subject to undue pension discounts.

Several MPs aim to assist sectors impacted by external economic pressures, including subsidies to counteract international oil price rises and support for companies affected by US-imposed tariffs. Initiatives also provide incentives and credit lines to modernize the fleets of passenger transportation, taxi operators, and aviation professionals.

All provisional measures require congressional approval within 120 days to become law; otherwise, they expire, with some deadlines as imminent as August 4, 2026.

On the legislative front, Bill 562/26 proposes a significant expansion in the exclusion of heirs convicted of crimes against relatives. The bill seeks to prevent individuals convicted of intentional homicide or other serious offenses from inheriting not only from the victim but also from the victim's relatives up to the fourth degree. This "Ficha Limpa Sucessória" (Clean Succession Record) aims to close perceived ethical and legal gaps by barring those with heinous criminal convictions from benefiting from family inheritances. Introduced by Deputy Delegado Palumbo (Pode-SP), the bill is under review by the Chamber of Deputies and the Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship.

These legislative efforts reflect Brazil's focused approach to addressing immediate economic challenges while also reforming social policy frameworks. Congress's actions in the coming weeks will determine the fate of these provisional measures and the inheritance law reform initiative, shaping Brazil’s economic stability and legal standards moving forward.