salary and benefits
- A member of Congress makes about $174,000 a year.
- They recieve the same health insurance benefits as any other federal employee under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
- Members of Congress are allowed to retire and maintain full yearly compensation once service and age requirement is met
- Personal Staff Allowance is given to assist with any clerical needs
- Expense Account given to cover job related expenses
- Franking Privilege to send mail with free postage
- Foriegn Travel expenses are covered