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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 2, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 8 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 3658

HAMDT 200
An amendment numbered 36 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

HAMDT 202
An amendment numbered 39 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture…

HAMDT 181
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to broaden the Renewable Fuel Standard's definition of "renewable biomass".

HAMDT 193
An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to repeal and prohibit future implementation of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) rule mandating electronic ide…

HAMDT 186
An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to add hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible item to be purchased by SNAP benefits.

HAMDT 206
An amendment numbered 47 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added s…

HAMDT 207
An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.


📰 In the News

Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work? – The New York Times

Texas 18th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls – The New York Times

Trump rejects war powers deadline as Senate blocks resolution – MSN

Who will win the 2026 midterm elections? Polls and predictions – The Times

Congress is breaking the appropriations process – The Hill

Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill – AOL.com


📊 See how every member voted on ThePolitibase. Data from Congress.gov, senate.gov, clerk.house.gov, and the FEC.

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