Republicans Outspend Democrats on Travel

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House Republicans’ congressional offices spent millions more on taxpayer-funded travel than Democrats since 2023 - OpenSecrets News

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Eight out of the top ten biggest spenders between the start of 2023 to 2024 were Republican members of Congress .

The total travel spending reported by House Republicans ’ offices exceeded $23 million from January 2023- to March 2024 — nearly $8 million more than House Democrats spent on travel during the same period.

Congressional offices of House Republicans spent around $102,000 on average for travel during that period.

Some congressional official travel of Members is funded through committees that the member sits on, according to the Committees Congressional handbook.

The most common reasons for official congressional travel include transportation from and to the district they represent, to various conferences and events, and other official duties.

The member offices with the most costly trips from 2023 to 2024 were taken by members of Congress from Texas and Florida .

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