Can members of Congress Drive?

Who may drive the leased vehicle? The Member or any staff person can drive the vehicle so long as they have a valid driver’s license.

Do senators pay for travel?

These allowances cover official office expenses, including staff, mail, travel between a Member’s district or state and Washington, DC, equipment, and other goods and services.

Do Congressmen hire their own staff?

Majority and minority members hire their own staff except on two select committees in each house—the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the House and the Select Committee on Ethics and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the Senate.

What are two privileges of members of Congress?

Privileges. Under the Constitution, members of both houses enjoy the privilege of being free from arrest in all cases, except for treason, felony, and breach of the peace. This immunity applies to members during sessions and when traveling to and from sessions.

What is the salary of Congress member?

$174,000
Salaries of members of the United States Congress

Position	Salary
Senators and House Representatives	$174,000
Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico	$174,000
President pro tempore of the Senate	$193,400
Majority leader and minority leader of the Senate	$193,400

How much are Senate staffers paid?

U.S. Senate Salary FAQs The average salary for a Professional Staff Member is $81,120 per year in United States, which is 7\% lower than the average U.S. Senate salary of $87,758 per year for this job.

What are the requirements for being in either house of Congress?

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 2, clause 2 The Constitution requires that Members of the House be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and live in the state they represent (though not necessarily the same district).

Do members of Congress drive themselves to work?

The senior leaders in the Senate (and House) all have drivers, and often have added protective services supplied by the Capitol police, but those are exceptional cases. Both the Senator and Congressman I interned for drove themselves.

Do any US senators ever drive themselves?

Of course there are special situations where a particular Senator will never ever drive themselves (for a variety of reasons), or other situations where there will be an office rule that the Senator is never allowed to drive himself (such as with Sen. Gravel, who had once been a NYC taxi driver (to explain why)). Yes…

How do senators get to and from the airport?

If the Senator is going to the airport, most likely they would drive themselves (and park their car in the free Congressional parking lot, adjacent to the terminal).

How does a Senator get invited to another state?

In their home state, when working, they will have a driver. When on personal time, they (or their spouse) will be driving. When visiting another state, the person/group making the invite will have someone pick the Senator up at the airport, drive them everywhere and then deposit them back at the airport when they are leaving.