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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