Brazilian Congress Advances Key Legislation to Support Autism Policies and Agricultural Biodiversity

On October 28, 2025, the Brazilian Câmara dos Deputados took significant legislative steps to strengthen community support and inclusion. A Special Commission on the National Policy for People with Autism will be installed to oversee Project Law 3080/20, which aims to establish comprehensive public policies protecting the rights of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA). Scheduled to meet in plenary 14 at 3 PM, this 19-member commission will elect leaders and coordinate initiatives covering health, education, social assistance, and inclusion. The bill, authored by former deputy Alexandre Frota from São Paulo, includes provisions for early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and access to adapted public policies, with at least 52 related proposals under discussion (ID 119021). Concurrently, the Câmara approved a policy promoting community seed banks that empower traditional agricultural communities such as indigenous and quilombola peoples by preserving local biodiversity. This legislation counters monopolies by large seed companies and enables farmers to safeguard their agricultural heritage. Furthermore, the Congress recognized identification cards for community health agents as official nationwide IDs to facilitate their field activities, and passed measures facilitating book access for Bolsa Família beneficiaries to combat educational disparities (ID 119017). These recent approvals underscore a broad commitment to social equity, improved public services, and the inclusion of vulnerable populations in Brazil.