Are you sure about that? If that’s true, it’s very new:
Under the new system, lawmakers can get reimbursed for hotel stays as well as utilities and insurance for property rented or owned in the capital. Members who bought property will not be able to claim reimbursement for principal or interest on their mortgage, but rental costs will be eligible to claim. The daily rate is capped at between $172 and $258, depending on the month.
Are you sure about that? If that’s true, it’s very new:
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/07/house-finalizes-expenses-plan-00090806
Ah ok. I might be wrong then. Normally politicians get a rental unit to live in near their place of government.