Congressional Record — May 15, 2026

Overview of the day

The House of Representatives passed legislation regarding military construction and veterans affairs appropriations and introduced numerous public bills and resolutions. The Senate is scheduled to resume consideration of en bloc nominations on Monday, May 18.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 8469 was passed, which makes appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

H.R. 8469 had 3 amendments proposed to it.

H.R. 8842 was introduced to provide eligibility for Federal law enforcement officers for certain expedited security screening.

H.R. 8843 was introduced to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism.

H.R. 8844 was introduced to correct the denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers.

H.R. 8845 was reported by the Committee on Appropriations as a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

H.R. 8846 was introduced to improve tornado detection, forecasting, warning dissemination, and community resilience.

H.R. 8847 was introduced to make aliens who violate certain State or Federal hunting or fishing laws inadmissible and deportable.

H.R. 8848 was introduced to include the National Guard Relief Foundation in the definition of military welfare society.

H.R. 8849 was introduced to improve the COPS program regarding training command-level personnel.

H.R. 8850 was introduced to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States.

H.R. 8851 was introduced to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and approvals related to commercial space launch activities and was mentioned in a constitutional authority statement.

H.R. 8852 was introduced to implement a program to study the health effects of nuclear radiation on women.

H.R. 8853 was introduced to allow Amtrak to use grant funds to satisfy non-Federal share requirements of certain grant programs.

H.R. 8854 was introduced to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages for converting basement spaces into habitable dwelling units.

H.R. 8855 was introduced to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces.

H.R. 8856 was introduced to give priority consideration to local government units that provide gang affiliation information to the FBI for Byrne-JAG grants.

H.R. 8857 was introduced to adjust qualifying single source drugs for the Drug Price Negotiation Program.

H.R. 8858 was introduced to allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.

H.R. 8859 was introduced to increase knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education.

H.R. 8860 was introduced to enhance prosecution of corporate crime.

H.R. 8861 was introduced to provide post-employment limits for attorneys of the United States.

H.R. 8862 was introduced to waive immunity for certain acts committed by Federal law enforcement officers.

H.R. 8863 was introduced to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for compensation.

H.R. 8864 was introduced to provide a credit for American infrastructure bonds.

H.R. 8865 was introduced to exclude providers convicted of certain fraud-related criminal offenses from Federal health care programs.

H.R. 8866 was introduced to reauthorize the regional innovation program.

H.R. 8867 was introduced to develop a public education initiative on the need for individuals to plan for their long-term care.

H.R. 8868 was introduced to establish a minimum salary threshold for employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements.

H.R. 8869 was introduced to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families and was mentioned in a constitutional authority statement.

H. Con. Res. 102 was introduced to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H. Res. 1293 was introduced to recognize National Salvation Army Week.

H. Res. 1294 was introduced to designate May 15, 2026, as Endangered Species Day.

H. Res. 1295 was introduced to designate May 17, 2026, as DIPG Awareness Day.

H. Res. 1296 was introduced to designate May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light.

H. Res. 1297 was introduced to designate May 17, 2026, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day.

H. Res. 1298 was introduced to support the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week.

S. Res. 33 was mentioned as legislation that officially designated May as Military Appreciation Month.

A vote was held on H.R. 8469, which passed with 400 yeas and 15 nays.

A vote was held on an amendment to H.R. 8469 to redirect funds from the NATO Security Investment Program, which was rejected with 80 ayes and 333 noes.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.

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