Capitol Hill Briefing: November 13, 2026

Congress submitted 15 amendments last week, with three advancing past committee stage—including a proposal to restrict federal funding for universities that don’t disclose foreign donations above $250,000. The remaining 12 amendments stalled in various committees, covering topics ranging from agricultural subsidies to visa processing timelines.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 6987

SAMDT 6989

SAMDT 7002

SAMDT 6988

SAMDT 7003

SAMDT 6986

SAMDT 7001

SAMDT 6976

SAMDT 6982

SAMDT 6974

📰 In the News

• US Congress Democrats plot 'must-have' victories in 2027 – Reuters

• Delaware voters sue to expand U.S. House, calling 435-seat limit unconstitutional – WHYY

• Letter: Reestablish the House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families in the 120th Congress – First Focus on Children

• Ocasio-Cortez: Stevens has ‘been with the Republicans’ since Congress returned – The Hill

• Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Leader in New Congress – Bloomberg.com

• Van Hollen challenges Schumer as Congressional Democrats face post-election leadership fight – Scripps News

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