This legislative proposal restricts how Representatives and Senators can use their official expense funds for motor vehicle purchases or leases. Specifically, it mandates that any vehicle acquired with these funds must have its final assembly place in the United States and be assembled by employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement . The bill amends the Members' Representational Allowance for the House of Representatives and the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Accounts to incorporate these new requirements. These restrictions are designed to promote the purchase of domestically manufactured, union-made vehicles by members of Congress. The provisions of this bill are set to become effective on October 1, 2026.
This legislative proposal restricts how Representatives and Senators can use their official expense funds for motor vehicle purchases or leases. Specifically, it mandates that any vehicle acquired with these funds must have its final assembly place in the United States and be assembled by employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement . The bill amends the Members' Representational Allowance for the House of Representatives and the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Accounts to incorporate these new requirements. These restrictions are designed to promote the purchase of domestically manufactured, union-made vehicles by members of Congress. The provisions of this bill are set to become effective on October 1, 2026.