Overview

• CCJ chair Otto Alencar named Alessandro Vieira (MDB‑SE) as relator, and Vieira said he will issue a technical report against the PEC, with the MDB caucus declaring opposition.
• The proposal curbs investigations and arrests of lawmakers, restores legislative gatekeeping over criminal cases with secret votes on key decisions, and extends privileged forum to national party leaders.
• Public backlash intensified as deputies such as Silvye Alves, Merlong Solano and Pedro Campos apologized for supporting the measure and moved to contest the vote in the Supreme Court, citing pressure and procedural irregularities.
• Separately, the Chamber’s amnesty file shifted toward a penalty‑reduction draft led by Paulinho da Força, who has consulted political figures and sought Supreme Court buy‑in to avoid a clash.
• Government allies warn that opposition deputies could try to add a broad amnesty on the floor through ‘destaques’ decided by simple majority, while bolsonaristas push for full pardons and reject a dosimetria‑only approach.