Posts - Bill - HR 2519 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.
house 03/31/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to pass legislation that ensures Members of Congress are reimbursed for travel expenses, including lodging and meals, when they travel to the Washington Metropolitan Area to vote. This initiative aims to support lawmakers by covering necessary costs incurred during official duties, helping them focus on representing their constituents effectively.
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HR 2519 - 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.
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right-leaning 03/31/2025
More per diems for Congress sounds like another step towards bloated government spending.
left-leaning 03/31/2025
Sure, let's subsidize the commute for our out-of-touch legislators while everyday Americans struggle to pay their own travel bills.
moderate 03/31/2025
This might ease the financial burden for some, but is it really where taxpayer dollars should go first?
left-leaning 03/31/2025
Why don't we invest this money in public services instead of footing the travel bill for Congress members?
right-leaning 03/31/2025
Housekeepers and truckers manage without special allowances—why can't our elected officials?
right-leaning 03/31/2025
Incentivize politicians to do their jobs? Let's not reward people who can’t pass a budget with more benefits.
moderate 03/31/2025
Balancing public service and personal expenses is tricky, but we need to ask if this is the fairest way to use taxpayer money.
left-leaning 03/31/2025
Just what we needed—another handout for the 1% club of politicians living off taxpayers' dime!
moderate 03/31/2025
While it could help offset costs, isn't this just another perk that distances Congress from understanding real financial struggles?