119th Congress Congress
H.R. 5305: Congressional MRA Act
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
- Passed Senate (not reached)
- To the President (not reached)
- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This bill requires funds that were provided to House offices for the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) and remain in the MRA account after all payments for the year are made to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit or debt reduction.
The MRA is an allowance that Members of the House of Representatives receive each year to operate their offices. It must be used to support official and representational duties and may not be used for personal or campaign purposes.
Annual appropriations acts that fund the legislative branch have generally included a provision that requires unused amounts remaining in the MRA to be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the federal debt. This bill makes this requirement permanent.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Paul Gosar R-AZOriginal
- Glenn Grothman R-WIOriginal
- Eugene Vindman D-VAOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jodey Arrington SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jodey Arrington.
Show the full action history (2 actions)
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


