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New Per Diem Allowance for Congress Members' Travel and Lodging for Voting.

This bill establishes a new daily allowance for Members of Congress who must travel to the Washington Metropolitan Area specifically to cast votes. This public funding covers lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred during these trips. The allowance is structured to be non-taxable income, increasing the financial support provided to elected officials for performing their duties.
Key points
The allowance covers lodging, meals, and incidental expenses for Members traveling to D.C. solely to participate in Congressional votes.
Payment amounts are based on standard federal GSA rates and are structured to be exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.
This measure increases public expenditure related to the operational costs and compensation of the legislative branch.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2519
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide a per diem allowance for Members of Congress for the costs of lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred because of travel to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area in order to cast votes in Congress, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2519.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The allowance covers lodging, meals, and incidental expenses for Members traveling to D.C. solely to participate in Congressional votes.
  • Payment amounts are based on standard federal GSA rates and are structured to be exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.
  • This measure increases public expenditure related to the operational costs and compensation of the legislative branch.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Economy