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Capitol Hill Briefing: August 18, 2026

Congress saw minimal legislative activity this past week, with just one amendment submitted across the chamber. For detailed tracking of what little moved forward, read on.


๐Ÿ“ Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 3941
To strike a provision modifying the definition of hemp for purposes of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.


๐Ÿ“ฐ In the News

โ€ข NYSUT issues 2026 endorsements for U.S. Congress, State Senate and State Assembly – NYSUT.org

โ€ข Supreme Court is urged to block Trumpโ€™s huge new ballroom so Congress can decide – Los Angeles Times

โ€ข AFA Urges Congress to Fully Fund Space Force, Ramp Up F-35 Procurement – Air & Space Forces Magazine

โ€ข AFA to Congress: Fully Fund Air Force and Space Force Modernization – afa.org

โ€ข Congress Must Curtail the FCCโ€™s Speech Regulation Authority – | Knight First Amendment Institute

โ€ข Congress Is Trying To Give Trump More Tariff Powers. He Wants Even More. – reason.com


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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