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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 16, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 3 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 219
An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program to Military Construction Defense-Wide.

HAMDT 217
An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease Veterans Health Administration, Medical Services, by $1 million for furnishing Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB…

HAMDT 218
An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds from being used to close the Port Charlotte VA Clinic in Port Charlotte, FL.


📰 In the News

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

Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight – AP News

National Primary Elections 2026: Live Results and Map – NBC News

ActBlue C.E.O. Agrees to Testify Before Congress About Foreign Donor Vetting – The New York Times

Senate votes to freeze members’ pay during future shutdowns – Kiowa County Press

Jasmine Crockett Leaves Congress to Launch FIRE PAC | WATCH – EURweb


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

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