House Members’ Meal and Lodging Guidance Finalized by Committee

House members haven’t gotten a raise in years, but new guidance provides one way to make their time in Washington a little easier — reimbursement for some expenses.

The new rules are a big deal for members who previously had to pay for some expenses like lodging and meals out of pocket, which has prompted concerns that the cost of living in two places deters some people from seeking public office.

Members will be allowed to use their member representational allowances to pay for expenses incurred during official member travel from their districts on days the House is in session ...