President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration is seeking to approve constitutional amendment proposals regarding public security and salary scales before October elections [2].
These reforms represent key priorities for the Planalto that must be codified before the legislative process slows down during the upcoming electoral campaign [2].
The government is focusing on the repeal of the 6x1 public-servant salary scale [1]. This specific scale, known as "6x1" [1], has become a central point of the administration's labor agenda. To move the proposal forward, the administration dispatched the measure to the Senate’s Comissão de Constituição e Justiça (CCJ) on Friday, July 21, 2026 [1].
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, along with Senators Omar Aziz (PSD-AM) and Rogério Carvalho (PT-SE), are working to accelerate the approval process [1]. The push for efficiency comes as the government faces a tight window. Approximately four and a half months remain before the elections in October [3].
Beyond labor changes, the administration is prioritizing a comprehensive reform of public security [3]. The government views the current timeframe as a critical window to secure these legislative wins before the National Congress shifts its focus to the campaigns [2].
Legislative leaders in Brasília are coordinating to ensure these constitutional amendment proposals (PECs) move through the CCJ without significant delays [1]. The administration believes there is still enough margin to finalize these priorities if the Senate maintains its current pace [1].
“The government is focusing on the repeal of the 6x1 public-servant salary scale.”
The rush to approve these amendments suggests the Lula administration is attempting to lock in significant policy victories to bolster its political standing before the October elections. By targeting the 6x1 scale and public security, the government is addressing two high-visibility issues—labor rights and citizen safety—that could influence voter sentiment during the campaign cycle.
