Legislative Activity

This bill allows members of Congress to receive a per diem allowance to cover lodging, meals, and incidental expenses when traveling to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area to vote. This allowance is not available to members whose residence is in the Washington Metropolitan Area or whose expenses are already covered. To receive the lodging allowance, members must vote in person on each vote held that day, and the allowance amount will be based on GSA rates.

This bill amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966, giving states the option to observe daylight saving time year-round. States can choose to apply daylight saving time throughout the year, maintain a single standard time, or implement year-round daylight saving time within specific time zones.

This bill amends title 39 of the United States Code to require that all mailed solicitations include a clear and conspicuous notice that the mailing is a solicitation. The notice must state "This is a solicitation" or similar language approved by the Postal Service. Certain types of mail are exempt from this requirement.

This bill allocates \$25,977,070 from the House of Representatives' funds to cover the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services during the 119th Congress, including staff salaries. The funds are divided into two equal amounts, one for each session of Congress. Payments must be made via vouchers approved by the Chairman and the House Administration Committee, and all expenditures must comply with the House Administration Committee's regulations.