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Capitol Hill Briefing: October 1, 2026

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held its sole meeting this week, while lawmakers filed five amendments across unspecified legislation. Activity levels remain modest as Congress enters its August recess period.


🏢 Committee Activity

Foreign RelationsSENATE
Meeting
To receive a closed briefing on an update on Venezuela.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 6845

SAMDT 6847
In the nature of a substitute.

SAMDT 5819
In the nature of a substitute.

SAMDT 6848
To amend the title.

SAMDT 6846


📰 In the News

• Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials – The Washington Post

• Analysis | Congress just left town until after the midterm elections – The Washington Post

• Senate Hearing on Rogue AI Agents: Congress Confronts the Liability Gap – forkast.news

• Midterm elections could complicate post-recess sprint for Congress – Washington Examiner

• Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – ABC7 Los Angeles

• Rep. McIver joins rare group who have given birth in Congress – Roll Call


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

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