Congressional MRA Act
HR 5305, the Congressional MRA Act, requires unused funds from House members' representational allowances (used for constituent services and office expenses) to be deposited into the U.S. Treasury starting in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, any unspent amounts from these allowances must be used for deficit reduction or reducing the federal debt, as determined by the Treasury Secretary. The bill applies only to the House of Representatives and directs the House Committee on Administration to create implementing regulations. This changes how unspent congressional office funds are handled, redirecting them toward federal fiscal goals rather than remaining available for future member use.
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in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 11, 2025
Last action Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
lower
Sep 11, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jodey C. Arrington
RRepublican
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Glenn Grothman
RRepublican
Co
Paul A. Gosar
RRepublican
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