Bill > HR2519

This bill provides a per diem (daily) allowance for Members of Congress who travel to Washington, D.C. to cast votes, covering their lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. To qualify, a member must vote in person on the day of votes and not already live in the Washington Metropolitan Area (defined as D.C. and specific counties in Virginia and Maryland). The allowance is based on standard General Services Administration (GSA) rates for government employee travel reimbursement. Members cannot receive this allowance for expenses already covered by their existing representational allowances, and Delegates and Resident Commissioners are also eligible. The bill specifies that the House Administration Committee and Senate Rules Committee will develop regulations for implementing these allowances, with special attention to ensuring the payments are not treated as taxable income. The per diem will apply to the 119th Congress and all subsequent congressional sessions, providing financial support for members who must travel significant distances to fulfill their voting responsibilities in the nation's capital.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2519/all-info