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XIV. Miscellaneous Considerations
Use of Government Rate
As a general matter, you may only book plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, etc., at the “government rate” if you are traveling in your official capacity and your travel is being paid for with House funds.
You may not use the government rate if you are paying for your travel with personal or campaign funds. Additionally, if you are participating in a privately- sponsored, officially-connected trip, the trip sponsor may not book travel using the government rate.
Only Members, officers, and employees may use the government rate for travel.
For example, Members’ spouses and children may not use the government rate.
Members may make multiple reservations for official travel, using the government rate, if the airline allows.[92]
[92] See Comm. on Official Standards of Conduct, Multiple Reservations on Commercial Flights
(Feb. 21, 2008).
(Feb. 21, 2008).
You may, however, accept a discount that is offered to all government employees, or all federal employees, as a widely-available benefit.[93]
[93] House Rule 25, cl. 5(a)(3)(R).
Frequent Flier Miles Earned Through Official Travel
Please contact the Committee on House Administration for questions about using frequent flier miles earned through official travel.
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