HR5371-119
Bill became lawContinuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Burgess Owens’s recorded connection
3 recorded votes on this bill
- Voted Yea — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Nov 13, 2025
- Voted Yea — On Passage, Sep 19, 2025
- Voted Nay — On Motion to Recommit, Sep 19, 2025
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Potential benefit to House of Representatives
More revenue opportunities
This section amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to remove the House of Representatives from certain alternative fuel vehicle acquisition requirements, effective FY2026 onward. The House gains relief from mandated purchases of alternative fuel vehicles, while traditional vehicle manufacturers may benefit from continued conventional fleet procurement.
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Potential benefit to House of Representatives
Lower costs
This provision caps monthly vehicle leasing payments from Members Representational Allowances at 1,000 dollars per vehicle, excluding mobile district offices. Taxpayers benefit from limited congressional vehicle expenses, while members of the House must use personal funds for any vehicle costs exceeding this threshold.
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Potential benefit to House of Representatives
Fewer compliance requirements
This provision authorizes the House Sergeant at Arms to use security funds for essential security improvements at Member residences, subject to categories approved by the Committee on House Administration, effective FY2026 onward. Members of the House benefit from enhanced home security, while security contractors gain new installation and improvement opportunities.
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Unclear effects on House of Representatives
No material effect identified
This provision caps monthly vehicle leasing payments from Members Representational Allowances at 1,000 dollars per vehicle, excluding mobile district offices. Taxpayers benefit from limited congressional vehicle expenses, while members of the House must use personal funds for any vehicle costs exceeding this threshold.
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Unclear effects on House of Representatives
No material effect identified
This provision authorizes the House Sergeant at Arms to use security funds for essential security improvements at Member residences, subject to categories approved by the Committee on House Administration, effective FY2026 onward. Members of the House benefit from enhanced home security, while security contractors gain new installation and improvement opportunities.