Welfare And Work Deregulation Act of 2021
Rationale
These reforms promote self-reliance, reduce welfare dependency, and boost economic productivity by incentivizing work, limiting state support, and encouraging personal responsibility.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Homelessness |
Shelters and support services
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Criminalise rough sleeping/begging
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| 2 | Welfare Conditionality |
Unconditional benefits
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Strict time limits on benefits
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| 3 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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No statutory limit on working hours
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| 4 | Paid Annual Leave |
Minimal statutory leave
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No statutory minimum; left to contract
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| 5 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Tuition fees
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Homelessness2
Welfare Conditionality3
Maximum Working Hours4
Paid Annual Leave5
University TuitionProposer
Party
Democratic Conservative
We build the bones of tomorrow’s prosperity today with steady hands strong hands and open doors for all.
Core pillars
María Campos
Chancellor · Age 54
A former economics professor who abandoned academia for politics, María Campos leveraged her sharp media skills and policy expertise to rise from a local council seat to a key strategist within the party.
Timeline
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Draft18 August 2021
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Vote Open18 August 2021
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Vote Closed17 October 2021
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Became Law17 October 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 350 / 350 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative Proposer | 350 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 266 / 266 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Conservative Proposer | 266 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |