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Capitol Hill Briefing: July 17, 2026

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced seven amendments to a pending tax bill, including a proposal to extend the child tax credit through 2027 and a separate amendment requiring annual audits of IRS enforcement spending. The committee is scheduled to vote on the full bill Tuesday morning.


๐Ÿ“ Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 240
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1423, the amendment printed in part B of report 119-749 is considered adopted.

SAMDT 6701

SAMDT 6702

HAMDT 234
An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to strike the $139,575,000 for the Global Environment Facility.

HAMDT 232
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to eliminate funding for the Fulbright Program.

HAMDT 236
An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit funds appropriated by the Act from being used for Jordan, and accordingly reduces the National Security Investment Prograโ€ฆ

HAMDT 235
An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit funds appropriated by the Act from being used for Israel, and accordingly reduces the Foreign Military Financing Program โ€ฆ


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๐Ÿ“Š See how every member voted on ThePolitibase. Data from Congress.gov, senate.gov, clerk.house.gov, and the FEC.

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