Congressional loopholes and the tied Iran vote | May 14, 2026

Decoding the Congressional Record for Thursday, May 14, 2026. This week, we uncover the shifting battle over ethanol as the House clears the path for year-round E15 fuel sales (H.R. 1346) , the heated pushback against cashless bail systems via the Cashless Bail Reporting Act , and a high-stakes legislative showdown regarding the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act (H.R. 6260). We also dive into a major partisan clash surrounding President Trump’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal , while looking at a rare moment of Senate unanimity to bump up the retirement age for Capitol Police officers and enforce a strict pay-withholding penalty on lawmakers during government shutdowns.

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Legislation Mentioned

H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (E15 Ethanol Waiver)
H.Con.Res. 96: Expressing support for local law enforcement officers
H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
H.Con.Res. 75: War Powers Resolution regarding the war in Iran
H.R. 8365: To provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts
H.R. 8469: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
S. 4530: Authorization to increase the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police
S. Res. 526: Senator Kennedy's Pay Withholding Bill (withholding Senate pay during government shutdowns)

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