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.

HR.2519 would establish a per diem allowance for Members of Congress to cover lodging, meals, and incidental expenses when traveling to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area specifically to cast votes in Congress. The allowance would apply only to members whose designated residence is outside the Washington Metropolitan Area and would not duplicate payments already made under existing allowances like the Members’ Representational Allowance or Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. Eligibility for lodging and related expenses depends on voting activity in chamber, with rates aligned to federal General Services Administration (GSA) per diem standards, and the bill…

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