# Brazilian Congress Authorizes R$ 152 Billion Budget Reallocation for 2026 Legislators approve 26 bills to shift federal funds without increasing total public spending. - **Source:** [Poder360](https://www.poder360.com.br) - **Published:** 2026-11-12 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/77ddd137-1975-40c4-a847-2f85a2b79553 ## Legislative Approval of Reallocations On November 12, 2026, the Brazilian National Congress approved 26 bills to reallocate R$ 152 billion within the federal budget. The government requested these changes because current laws prohibit the executive branch from shifting funds between areas independently. These measures now await formal sanctioning by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. ## Nature of Budgetary Adjustments The vast majority of these approved projects do not create new expenses or increase total public spending. Instead, the government is substituting the origin of funds or canceling unused budget allocations in specific sectors to cover costs elsewhere. This process requires prior authorization from deputies and senators through specific legislative acts. ## Major Funding for Social Benefits The largest single reallocation, PLN 23 of 2026, involves R$ 149.4 billion. This bill adjusts the funding sources for mandatory expenses, including INSS pensions, the Bolsa Família program, and the BPC. The measure ensures these essential social commitments are met without expanding the overall size of the federal budget for 2026. ## Investment in Angra 3 Plant Congress approved R$ 290.1 million for the Eletronuclear S.A. state company to invest in the Angra 3 nuclear plant. These funds will cover imported equipment and engineering services from Framatome. The government stated this move prevents project paralysis and potential legal disputes that could lead to higher electricity costs for consumers. ## Political Opposition and Concerns The Novo party requested a separate vote for the Angra 3 funding, citing concerns over the beneficiaries. They argued that the reallocation benefits the J&F group, led by Joesley and Wesley Batista, who acquired a stake in Eletronuclear. Despite this opposition, the measure passed with significant support in both legislative chambers. ## Public Sector Salary Adjustments The legislative package also updates expenditure estimates for public employees and social charges. This covers salary adjustments, career restructuring, and court-ordered payments for agencies like the Receita Federal, INSS, ICMBio, and Funai. These costs are covered by redistributing existing budget surpluses supervised by the Ministry of Planning and Budget. ## Administrative and Infrastructure Support Smaller allocations include R$ 24.4 million for infrastructure and health actions under the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Additionally, R$ 4.9 million is designated for administrative expenses across the Presidency, the Federal Justice system, the Labor Justice system, and the Ministries of Health and Environment to maintain essential operational functions throughout 2026. ## Fiscal Impact and Oversight The government maintains that these reallocations do not affect the federal fiscal accounts. By utilizing existing budget surpluses and shifting internal resources, the administration avoids increasing the total deficit. This legislative process highlights the strict oversight mechanisms governing public spending in Brazil, ensuring that every financial movement remains within legal boundaries. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-congresso/congresso-autoriza-remanejo-de-r-152-bilhoes-no-orcamento-de-2026/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._