Each member of Congress gets around $1.2 million (give or take a bit) for their entire operating budget. That’s supposed to cover all salaries (DC and district), rents for district offices, travel home, tech devices, services, contracts, etc.

Members decide how it’s all spent. https://t.co/TUbN72m01x

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) December 5, 2018