300+ US House lawmakers reimbursed $5.2M for food and lodging in 2023 under a new taxpayer-funded program without receipts.

300+ US House lawmakers were reimbursed at least $5.2M for food and lodging in 2023 under a new taxpayer-funded program without requiring receipts. The program, which started last year, aimed to help lawmakers cover costs of maintaining separate homes in D.C. and their home districts. Critics argue that the lack of receipt requirements and reliance on honor system make it ripe for abuse.