# Law No. 3919 of July 19, 1961

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648086](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648086)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3919-of-july-19-1961

## Summary
Law No. 3919 of July 19, 1961 is a Brazilian statute that granted a special pension of CR 40,000.00 per month to Haydeia Lago Bittencourt, the widow of Senator Lucio Bittencourt.

## Key Facts
- **Title and Date**: Officially titled "Lei nº 3919, de 19 de julho de 1961" (Law No. 3919 of July 19, 1961), published on 1961-07-19
- **Country of Origin**: Enacted in Brazil, with the law digest stating it grants a special pension to Haydeia Lago Bittencourt
- **Approving Authority**: Approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Jânio Quadros on the specified date
- **Instance Type**: Classified as a "statute" under legal classification
- **Main Subjects**: Concerns "Pensão Especial" (special pension) and "Concessão" (granting/award)
- **LXML Identifier**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-07-19;3919
- **Publication Location**: Published in Brasília
- **Available Online**: Accessible at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3919.htm
- **Jurisdiction**: Applies exclusively to Brazil
- **Language**: Written in Brazilian Portuguese
- **Legal Citation**: Referred to as "Lei nº 3919/1961"

## FAQs
**What was the specific purpose of Law No. 3919?**
The law specifically granted a special pension of CR 40,000.00 per month to Haydeia Lago Bittencourt, the widow of Senator Lucio Bittencourt.

**Who approved this law and when?**
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Jânio Quadros on July 19, 1961.

**What is the legal citation for this law?**
The law is officially cited as "Lei nº 3919/1961".

**Where can the full text of this law be found?**
The complete text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3919.htm.

**What is the LXML identifier for this legislation?**
The LXML identifier is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-07-19;3919.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3919 of July 19, 1961 represents a specific example of how Brazilian legislation addresses pension benefits for individuals with special circumstances. As a statute, it demonstrates the formal legal process through which the government can provide financial support to individuals based on specific criteria. The law's focus on granting a special pension to the widow of a senator illustrates the government's role in providing social benefits and recognizing the contributions of public figures.

## Notable For
- **Specific Pension Grant**: The law is specifically noted for granting a special pension to Haydeia Lago Bittencourt, widow of Senator Lucio Bittencourt
- **Historical Context**: Enacted during the presidency of Jânio Quadros in 1961, representing the legal framework of that era
- **Statutory Classification**: Classified as a formal written document creating law under Brazilian legal classification
- **Official Publication**: Published in Brasília and made available through the official government portal
- **Digital Accessibility**: Available online through the national legislative portal with the LXML identifier

## Body
### Definition and Legal Classification
Law No. 3919 of July 19, 1961 is a Brazilian statute that falls under the broader category of "statutes" as defined in legal terminology. According to the provided sources, statutes are formal written documents that create law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. This particular law is classified as an instance of a "statute" and serves as a manifestation of statutory law.

### Specific Provisions and Content
The law's primary content is documented in its law digest, which states: "CONCEDE PENSÃO ESPECIAL DE CR 40.000,00 MENSAIS A DONA HAYDEA LAGO BITTENCOURT, VIUVA DO SENADOR LUCIO BITTENCOURT." This indicates that the legislation specifically addresses the granting of a special pension to Haydeia Lago Bittencourt, the widow of Senator Lucio Bittencourt. The pension amount is specified as CR 40,000.00 per month.

### Administrative and Publishing Details
The law was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President Jânio Quadros on the date of promulgation, July 19, 1961. The publication occurred in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil. The official legal citation is "Lei nº 3919/1961," and it is available online through the official government website.

### Jurisdiction and Language
The law applies exclusively to Brazil and is written in Brazilian Portuguese. It is categorized under the main subjects of "Pensão Especial" (special pension) and "Concessão" (granting/award), as indicated by the Wikidata identifiers provided.

### Technical Identifiers and Classification
The law has several technical identifiers:
- LXML identifier: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-07-19;3919
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law
- Legal citation: Lei nº 3919/1961

These identifiers help in cataloging and referencing the legislation within Brazilian legal systems and international knowledge bases. The law is part of the WikiProject Brazilian Laws, indicating its inclusion in the Wikimedia project's legal documentation efforts.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-07-19;3919)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3919&ano=1961&data=19/07/1961&ato=82doXVE5keVRVT7a4)
3. LexML Brasil