Brazilian Senate Advances Science and Technology Career Legislation
Senate initiates the legislative process for PL 3.102 to establish a career path for science and technology professionals, with active union and parliamentary support.
- • Projeto de Lei 3.102 began Senate processing on February 12, 2026.
- • The bill transfers Ministry of Health employees to a science and technology career.
- • Sindsprev/RJ leads the advocacy and public demonstrations supporting the bill.
- • The bill passed the Chamber of Deputies on December 11, 2025.
- • Senate committees CAS and CCJC are preparing to deliberate to avoid plenary voting.
Key details
On February 12, the Brazilian Senate began processing Projeto de Lei (PL) 3.102, a legislative initiative aiming to establish a formal career framework for professionals in science and technology. The bill, which had been approved by the Chamber of Deputies on December 11, intends to transfer employees from the Ministry of Health to a dedicated career path in science and technology, thereby recognizing and professionalizing their contributions.
The start of Senate deliberations coincided with a public demonstration by Sindsprev/RJ, under the slogan 'Towards a Career in Science and Technology – We will not accept anything less!'. Sindsprev/RJ director Christiane Gerardo highlighted the strategic effort to expedite the bill's approval by focusing on obtaining a definitive approval in Senate committees, specifically the Committee on Social Affairs (CAS) and the Committee on Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship (CCJC), to avoid a plenary vote.
Negotiations led by Sindsprev/RJ and Deputy Enfermeira Rejane (PCdoB-RJ) garnered the support of Senate President Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), who facilitated the bill’s introduction in the Senate. Discussions involve several senators, including Hiran Gonçalves (PP-RR), expected to serve as the bill’s rapporteur in the CAS.
This legislative progress reflects a concerted effort to establish a recognized career structure for science and technology workers in Brazil, a move poised to enhance the sector's development and institutional support.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
