To provide a per diem allowance for Members of Congress for the costs of lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred because of travel to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area in order to cast votes in Congress, and for other purposes.

Per Diem for Lodging and Meals: Members of Congress who travel to the Washington Metropolitan Area to cast votes are entitled to allowances for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, which may help cover their travel costs. (Section 1(a))

Tax Treatment: The bill directs committees to follow regulations that ensure these allowances are not treated as earned income for Federal, State, or local tax purposes. (Section 1(d)(2))

Restrictions on Lodging: A Member is not entitled to a lodging allowance if they do not record a vote in person in the chamber of their House of Congress on the day votes are held. (Section 1(c)(1))

Exclusions for Local Residents: Members whose designated residence is located within the Washington Metropolitan Area are not entitled to receive these per diem allowances. (Section 1(b)(1))

Exclusions for Other Payments: Members cannot receive these allowances if their lodging, meals, or incidental expenses are already paid for under the Members' Representational Allowance or the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. (Section 1(b)(2))