What are some examples of laws that Politicians write that they aren't required to obey?

Question

I've heard it said that members of congress are not required to pay social security taxes, even though everyone else in the country is. I'm curious what other laws and rules there are that members of congress are not required to obey (I think drug testing is something else that congress members don't have to do.)

Answer 1

They have "franking privileges", which means they don't pay postage.

Congress does not have to abide by laws requiring equal access for the disabled for all electronic information, or laws that prohibit discrimination for those who serve on a jury, have declared bankruptcy or whose wages are garnished for debt. Congress also does not have to provide whistleblower protection.

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the question other than members of congress being free from arrest while in session (congressional immunity), but in response to the previous answer, there currently is no requisite military service for ANYONE in the US, congressmen or not. Remember that the military is still solely comprised voluntary enlistment.

Answer 3

No government employees are required to pay social security taxes, that includes federal, state, county, and municipal. If they did, the fund would be solvent tomorrow.

Answer 4

1) going to war

Answer 5

correrafan, you are joking right??? We are govt employeees by way of the military and I assure we PAY taxes and we pay them every single month...check your sources before you post!

Answer 6

Well they can have extra marital affairs with their interns or secretaries....thats a real Benefit

Answer 7

pretty much all of them

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I dunno.