Proposal to increase transparency and legal security for small rural producers advances in the Chamber of Deputies.

The Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development Committee (CAPADR) of the Chamber of Deputies approved, this Wednesday (8), the Bill (PL 4.705/2025), which updates criteria for access to public policies aimed at small rural producers. The text, reported by Deputy José Medeiros (PL-MT), a member of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), now goes to the Constitution and Justice and Citizenship Committee (CCJC) for analysis. Immediately after the approval, the rapporteur highlighted the importance of improving legislation to strengthen the effectiveness of public policies. “What we are doing is ensuring clear criteria, more transparency and legal security so that these resources reach those who really work in the field,” said Medeiros. Authored by Deputy Rodrigo Valadares (União-SE), also a member of the FPA, the proposal proposes adjustments to the legislation governing the National Policy for small rural producers. The initiative seeks to improve control mechanisms and provide more security in the allocation of public resources to the sector. Among the measures foreseen is the requirement to prove ownership or legitimate possession of land to access government programs, in addition to the need for active registration in the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ). The text also establishes guidelines to ensure greater regularity in access to benefits, especially in cases involving land disputes. In his opinion, Medeiros emphasized that improving the criteria contributes to making public policies fairer and more efficient. "Our goal is to ensure that public resources are applied correctly, with transparency and responsibility, benefiting those who actually produce and generate income in the countryside," he stated. The deputy also highlighted that the proposal strengthens small rural producers by valuing those who operate legally. "The measure recognizes and values those who live from rural activity, produce food, generate employment and support their families, while improving the management instruments of public policies," he said. The bill's progress is conclusive in the committees. This means that, if the proposal is also approved in the CCJC (Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship), it can go directly to the Senate, without needing a vote in the Chamber's plenary. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.