Brazil's National Congress Approves Major Restructuring of Federal Employment Careers

On November 12, 2026, Brazil's National Congress passed legislation restructuring the careers of federal employees across several key agencies, including the Federal Revenue Service, INSS, Ibama, ICMBio, Funai, Denasus, and federal teachers. This comprehensive law, known as PLN No. 1 of 2026, amended the Annual Budget Law (LOA) for 2026 and focused on salary adjustments, the creation and filling of new positions, transformation of roles, and the enhancement of administrative efficiency across these agencies. Initially, the bill targeted only the Federal Revenue Service but was later expanded to include other federal careers through a modification message. The salary adjustments also specifically address teachers in the first and second degree teaching careers and those involved in Basic, Technical, and Technological Education sectors. The government emphasized that the measure reallocates existing budget resources without increasing total expenditures. Deputy Luiz Gastão (PSD-CE), the bill's rapporteur, stated the explanatory notes justified the approval adequately. This legislative action followed the approval of 24 other budget bills totaling R$152.4 billion for ministries and public entities, including major allocations for social programs and infrastructure projects such as the Angra III nuclear power plant. The reforms represent a key step to meet career restructuring demands and improve public administration efficiency in Brazil's federal government.