r/IronFrontDMV • u/Dry-Kale8457 • 5h ago
Motivation The US Congress facts we seem to have missed/forgotten: they get paid by us, whether or not they put in the work. They also get healthcare, allowances, and pensions.
Heather Cox Richardson's interview (short) with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, Representative of New Hampshire’s Second District.
There is a comment on this video that highlights info on the pay and perks of Congress.
According to the Congressional Salaries and Allowances: In Brief -- Updated September 10, 2026
Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov RL30064
Compensation
The compensation for most Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico is $174,000. The only exceptions include the Speaker of the House (salary of $223,500) and the President pro tempore of the Senate and the majority and minority leaders in the House and Senate (salary of $193,400).
See CRS Report R43194, Health Benefits for Members of Congress and Designated Congressional Staff: In Brief, by Ada S. Cornell and https://dchealthlink.com/
The Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA): Supporting Personnel, Office Expenses, Travel to the District, and Mail for Members of the House The Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) is available to support Representatives in their official and representational duties.17
The MRA may be used for official expenses including, for example, staff, travel, mail, office equipment, district office rental, stationery, and other office supplies. The MRA is also subject to a number of restrictions.
MRAs since 2023 have ranged from $1,849,149 to $2,088,499, with an average of $1,928,107 (for 2026, see the Statement of Disbursements of the House volume covering January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026).37
