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HR 5305 · 119th Congress — Congressional MRA Act

Congressional Money Returned to America Act or the Congressional MRA Act 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…

Congress
119
Bill
HR 5305
Status
Introduced
Introduced
2025-09-11
Latest action date
2025-09-11

Summary

Congressional Money Returned to America Act or the Congressional MRA Act 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. Right now, the latest action is: Sent to the House House Administration Committee. The listed sponsor is Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] [R].

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Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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