Capitol Hill Briefing: September 18, 2026

Congress saw 15 amendments filed this week across both chambers, with notable proposals including a measure to restrict federal funding for certain green energy projects and another targeting oversight procedures in the Defense Department. The amendment activity reflects ongoing partisan divisions over energy policy and military accountability ahead of next month’s appropriations votes.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 6788

SAMDT 6792

SAMDT 6786

SAMDT 6791

SAMDT 6787

SAMDT 6782
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6780
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6781
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6778
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6789

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