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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 1, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 15 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 203
An amendment numbered 42 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam with, respectively, the Virgin Islands…

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

HAMDT 190
An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to prohibit animal research in China, Russia, and other countries of concern.

HAMDT 184
An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consu…

SAMDT 5442
To improve the bill.

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 196
An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section…

HAMDT 191
An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to mandate a USDA report to Congress (after the SNAP restrictions pilots are completed) on implementation of the restrictions, outco…

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.

HAMDT 209
An amendment numbered 51 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to establish testing standards for honey products.


📰 In the News

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War – The New York Times

DC Wrap: Trump claims end to Iran hostilities, considering airline bailout – Spectrum News

A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say? – The Washington Post

Trump Tells Congress Iran Conflict Is Over, Sidestepping War Authorization – WSJ

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives – Reuters

Congress Can’t Meet Its Own Iran-War Deadline – The Atlantic


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

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