The very first bill my congressman proposed when he went to Washington was that Representatives spend at least 20 days of every month in their districts. It went to committee and was never heard from again.
If it were up to me representatives and senators would spend 90 days total in Washington and would wear ankle bracelets to make sure they were where they belong the rest of the time. If they need to go overseas for an official reason the senators would have to take it up with the full state legislature and US reps would take it up with the state senators and representatives who represent the US rap’s district.
Let me add some thoughts to your reply.
Mandate that Senate and House members salaries be paid by their respective states. Add staff salaries as well.
Eliminate Federal pensions, let each state decide whether pensions are warranted.
Let each state decide on purchasing housing, or renting for members. With the reduced time in session, a time share arrangement seems to be a good idea.
No Federal vehicles.
Sure others can come up with more ideas such as weekly drug testing and such.
A wonderful plan, but the boys and girls in DC like to cozy up to the moneyed interests too much.
Once they have our votes we are not important. We count only every 2 or 6 years.
The last decent person I remember being in Washington, other than Reagan, was Dan Daniels.
The one time I desperately needed his help, he was Johnny on the spot.