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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 15, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 1 committee meetings; 6 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


🏢 Committee Activity

House Armed Services (House): MeetingDepartment of the Army Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 214
An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27…

HAMDT 213
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A…

HAMDT 212
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, printed in the bill, is adopted.

HAMDT 216
An amendment numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs from being used to enforce provisions of VHA Directive 1315 tha…

HAMDT 211
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, printed in the bill, is considered adopted.

HAMDT 215
An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 million for the Medical and Prosthetic Research account at the Department of Veterans Affair…


📰 In the News

One of the most outspoken liberal members of Congress has unceremoniously been shown the door. – facebook.com

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

Lawmakers’ unexplained absences reignite questions about age, health transparency in Congress – The National Desk

New bipartisan Senate bill backed by White House set to be NCAA's best chance yet for college sports reform – CBS Sports

The Race for Congress: Latest 2026 Polls – The New York Times

Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy wants to block paychecks for all of Congress in future shutdowns – Deseret News


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

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