hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Stops Senators using official funds for travel home during shutdowns.
Mrs. Moody (Senator)
Introduced in Senate, assigned to committee.
This resolution, introduced by Senator Mrs. Moody, aims to prevent Senators from using their official expense accounts to pay for travel between Washington D.C. and their home state during a federal government shutdown. It has just been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration for review, meaning it is in the very early stages of the legislative process.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
This resolution was introduced in the Senate on April 16, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Before it can be considered by the full Senate for a vote, the committee must review and approve it. If it passes the Senate, it would not require House approval as it is a Senate-specific resolution.
If passed, Senators would no longer be able to charge their travel expenses between Washington D.C. and their primary residence to their official expense accounts during a government shutdown. This could be seen as improving the accountability of how taxpayer money is spent, especially during periods of federal appropriations lapse. Senators would then need to cover such travel costs personally or find alternative arrangements during these times.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue it promotes fiscal responsibility and accountability during government shutdowns.
Critics Say
Critics might say it unfairly burdens Senators needing to travel for essential duties.
Proponents of this resolution would likely emphasize the importance of preventing the use of taxpayer funds for what some might view as non-essential travel during a government shutdown, promoting a sense of shared sacrifice. Opponents might argue that Senators still have constituents to serve and duties to perform in their home states, and restricting official travel funds could hinder their ability to do so during a shutdown, potentially adding a personal financial burden.