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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                 April 1, 2023 Plan now on joining us this Monday, April 3rd at 8:00 p.m. EDT as we welcome Maureen Bravo as our Guest Speaker. Maureen is the Founder of the 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Network. Clearly this week's speaker has been chosen "for such a time as this!"   Conference number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT Capitol Hill Prayer Partners P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 chpp1994@gmail.com Please Visit the Website Here > > > WE WELCOME YOUR GIFTS! The Daily Brief: Legislative Snapshot Saturday, April 1, 2023 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) "We the People" "Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ" Today's Top Story: DeSantis Denounces Trump Indictment, Says Florida ‘Will Not Assist in an Extradition Request’  Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) blasted the indictment of former President Donald Trump. In a Twitter post, in addition to slamming the indictment, DeSantis, who is expected to announce his candidacy for the White House soon, said Florida will not help extradite Trump to New York. However, extradition is out of the governor’s control. “The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head. It is un-American." “The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney [Alvin Bragg] has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Yet, now he is stretching the law to target a political opponent. Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor and his political agenda.” In a lengthy statement, Trump blasted the indictment. “This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history. From the time I came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, and even before I was sworn in as your President of the United States, the Radical Left Democrats—the enemy of the hard-working men and women of this Country—have been engaged in a Witch-Hunt to destroy the Make America Great Again movement. You remember it just like I do: Russia, Russia, Russia; the Mueller Hoax; Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine; Impeachment Hoax 1; Impeachment Hoax 2; the illegal and unconstitutional Mar-a-Lago raid; and now this,” he said. (Epoch Times) Read more here. - Father God, we thank You that Gov. Ron DeSantis is supporting the 45fh President of the United States in this matter. Lord God, it is so obvious now that the Deep State wants Trump gone . . . we wonder why they are so afraid of him? We thank You that Donald John Trump knows MUCH and that in Your time, all will be revealed. Thank You, Abba, for being in control of this situation. In Your Name, amen and amen! - "The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man; He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war. He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail against His enemies." (Isaiah 42:13)   Top Story #2: Senators Blackburn and Hagerty Introduce SAFE School Act to Protect Children From Mass Shootings U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R.-Tenn.) will soon introduce a bill they believe will help discourage future criminals from approaching school grounds. Indeed, it is about time school shootings were truly addressed rather than politicized. Such tragedies cannot be allowed to continue. The big difference between the U.S. and other countries around the world that don't face the same issues around gun violence, however, is that America’s establishment included the right to bear arms. And, no matter what one might think of this right, the weapons are already here and have been for the past two hundred plus years. According to a recent press release, Senators Blackburn and Hagerty are introducing the SAFE School Act for this very purpose: “The SAFE School Act establishes a $900 million grant program that will allow both public and private schools to train and hire veterans and former law enforcement officers to serve as school safety officers, hire off duty law enforcement officers, and provide funding to harden schools and increase physical security.” Finally, America’s children might also be treated as important to society.      (CNS News.com) Read more here, including statements made by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty. - Father God, we praise You that these two senators from the state of Tennessee have now introduced the SAFE Act to keep our children safe in our schools. We ask for swift passage of this bill in both the Senate and in the House, and that Joe Biden will sign it into law as soon as possible. In Your name, amen and amen. - "Ask and ye shall receive . . ." (Mark 11:24)  Top Story #3: Arkansas 'catastrophic' tornado moves through Little Rock area   The National Weather Service described the storm as a 'life threatening situation'  A "catastrophic" tornado has moved through the Little Rock, Arkansas area, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Emergency for portions of the metro area of Little Rock on Friday afternoon, stating that a "damaging tornado" moved through the area.  The Little Rock Fire Department said in a Facebook post there was "heavy damage" in the West Little Rock area and encouraged residents to avoid traveling through the area, adding that it is conducting rescue operations. Over 300,000 people were inside the tornado-warned storm, according to data from the National Weather Service.  Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said "significant damage has occurred in Central Arkansas." Alexa Henning, communications director for Sanders, said that the governor signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Arkansas due to the tornadoes and severe weather. "The Governor will spare no resource to aide in recovery efforts for Arkansans," Henning tweeted. (Fox News) Read more here.  SEE ALSO:  Tornado outbreak: Chicago, Memphis under threat after twister causes catastrophic damage in Little Rock The forecast for an intense, severe weather outbreak Friday covers tens of millions across a large swath of the country. Both Memphis and Chicago are included under Tornado Watch boxes. Source: FoxWeather.com  - Father God, as we write this prayer request on Friday night, tornadoes continue to spin through seveal states in the Midwest, including not only Arkansas, but also Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each storm system seems more severe than the others . . . All we can do now, dear Lord, is cry out to You for mercy. We ask that there would be a quickening by Your Spirit, so that all who are in the path of these rapidly developing storms throughout this weekend would be able to take cover. And for those who lose their power, we ask for divine intervention . . . that somehow they, too, would be alerted when a tornado is heading their way. We ask this prayer in Your Mighty Name, Jehovah, amen and amen. - PLEASE PRAY PSALM 91 OVER EACH STATE THAT WILL BE NAMED THROUGHOUT THIS WEEKEND, AS THESE HORRIBLE STORMS CONTINUE MARCHING THROUGH OUR LAND. THANK YOU!  A Summary of GOOD NEWS this past week! (Gary Bauer, American Values) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping educational reform bill into law. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed legislation into law preventing boys who claim to be girls from using girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms. Kentucky enacted legislation protecting children from mutilating transgender surgeries. The bill only became law after conservative legislators overrode the veto of Kentucky’s liberal governor. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation protecting houses of worship from discriminatory restrictions during state emergencies. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed legislation protecting children from mutilating transgender surgeries. Two more pro-abortion radicals have been arrested and charged for attacks on pregnancy resource centers in Wisconsin and New York. The “Trans Day of Vengeance” has been canceled.    As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to American Values are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions may be mailed to the following address: American Values PO Box 1223 Merrifield, VA 22116-1223 Phone: 703-671-9700 Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined Senate declines to subject World Health Organization agreements to Senate ratification (S.Amdt. 11 rejected 47-49) McConnell blasts, Senate passes bill to repeal Iraq war authorizations (S. 316) • senators warn McCarthy against Iraq vote Senate sends measure overturning Biden water regulations to the president’s desk (H.J.Res. 27) Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency (H.J.Res. 7) • Biden declines to veto • House Democrats vent frustration after Biden reversal Hawley, Paul clash on floor over TikTok ban (Floor Debate) House — Bills • Actions passed Majority Leader Recap: Week of March 27, 2023 House unanimously passes bill to work to remove China's 'developing country' label (H.R. 1107, Floor Debate) House passes energy package (H.R. 1, Rule Debate, Floor Debate: 3/29, 3/30) • Speaker McCarthy statement • Scalise Statement • Hispanic group supports • What is in House Republicans’ energy policy package House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Mississippi tornadoes (Moment of Silence) House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Nashville shooting (Moment of Silence) Congress Last Week National Security / Military TikTok: Recent Data Privacy and National Security Concerns • Restricting TikTok (Part II): Legislative Proposals and Considerations for Congress • Congress ponders TikTok ban after CEO's grilling • Warner: White House 'very in favor' of bill giving Commerce Dept. ability to ban TikTok • Dem Caucus chair says TikTok ban is still on the table • Pennsylvania progressive defends TikTok as 'incredible organizing tactic' • Omar • Cori Bush oppose • Rand Paul among lawmakers opposing TikTok ban bills: 'I think it's a mistake' Lankford introduces bill to require a review of foreign land investments (S. 1066) Tuberville hold on military promotions over military abortions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire • Defense chief slams Tuberville's hold on nominees over Pentagon abortion policy • GOP rep tells defense chief 'you will lose' fight over military abortion policy Pentagon chief: Biden admin should’ve notified Congress 'earlier' on deadly Syria strike Foreign Policy Decades later, Congress nears repeal of both Iraq war authorizations Biden on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms: ‘They cannot continue down this road’ • McCarthy issues support for Israel's Netanyahu after Biden criticism (Speaker McCarthy statement) House lawmakers demand Saudis release political prisoners detained for tweeting Venezuela: Political Crisis and U.S. Policy GOP senators introduce bill designating Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations (S. 1048) North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs Lebanon Constitution Republican vs. DC battle set for Round 2 JD Vance bill sets English as official language (S. 1109) States fret over 2024 election as threats rise and workers quit First Amendment Lankford Challenges Biden’s Unconstitutional Attack Against Religious Student Groups (S. 958) Second Amendment White House raises pressure on GOP lawmakers to take action on guns • White House spokesperson: ‘We should not be saying there’s nothing else to do’ on guns • Nashville shooting: Biden raises pressure on GOP to take action on guns • Biden on school shootings: ‘I can’t do anything but plead with Congress to act’ • Tennessee Republican responds to school shooting: 'We're not gonna fix it' • House Democrat responds to GOP lawmaker's comments on school shooting: 'It is our job to fix it' • Tennessee Republican responds to 'hatred' over comments • Burchett eyes new gun restrictions for those with mental illness • Jeffries urges McCarthy to hold vote gun control vote • Senate GOP: Gun control legislation unlikely after Nashville school shooting • GOP senator on gun control: Congress has gone 'about as far as we're going to' Homeland Security Tensions high as House GOP tackles take two at border bill (H.R. 29) Budget GOP downplays importance of budget with debt ceiling looming Federal Spending Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Overview Republicans divided over tackling Medicare Advantage overpayments Parties point fingers on stalled debt ceiling talks • McCarthy tries to drag Biden to negotiating table on debt limit, warns of ‘dire ramifications’ over Biden debt limit negotiation position, signals House could pass debt limit bill alone if Biden doesn’t negotiate • Lawmakers spar over 'fiscal state of the union' amid debt limit stalemate • Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke to Republican Study Committee, Debt limit barely discussed • Texas Republican threatens to vote 'no' on debt ceiling if GOP brings up 'unchristian anti-immigrant bills' Executive Warner says DOJ keeping Biden classified documents from Congress ‘does not pass the smell test’ Pence open to lawmakers seeing classified documents found at his home Biden nominee to lead FAA withdraws amid GOP criticism Two key Biden nominees withdraw: Why it matters Senate Republicans introducing resolution to overturn Biden's debt relief program (S.J.Res. 22) • Schumer stats on the Biden plan: more than 10 percent of the funds would go to borrowers making more than $75,000 per year; half of those in the top 10 percent of incomes receive debt relief Lawmakers slam bank regulators following Silicon Valley Bank failure Progressives urge Biden to use executive powers to advance their agenda Manchin threatens to sue Biden administration if electric vehicle credit guidance ‘goes off the rails’ White House defends 'respectful' relationship with Manchin after senator's blistering op-ed Democrats hail, Republicans blast Trump indictment • McCarthy vows to hold Bragg 'and his unprecedented abuse of power to account' • Schumer on indictment: Trump 'is subject to the same laws as every American' • Dems react to Trump indictment with glee — and anxiety Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Sen. Hawley, GOP reps ask for Nashville shooting to be classified a hate crime Rick Scott calls for 'automatic death penalty' for school shooters Bipartisan bill aims to crack down on 'tranq' drug (S. 993, H.R. 1839) Fetterman introduces rail safety proposal as first bill (S. 1044) Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Senate Democrats urge Pentagon to continue abortion access House Democrats reintroduce abortion bill, Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 12) Commerce Policy Deposit Insurance and the Failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Former FDA official: US one crisis away from another infant food shortage Agriculture Policy Introduction to the Farm Bill As California contends with compounding crises, what’s at stake in farm bill negotiations Health Care Policy House Republicans ask FDA for information about virus manipulation in laboratories, drug shortages The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Development, Implementation, and Considerations for Congress Education Policy Lawmakers debate who to blame for COVID school closures: Teachers unions or Trump? Congress ERA caucus launched Twitter restricts, reinstates Greene's account McConnell finished with inpatient therapy, will work from home  Fetterman set to return to Senate week of April 17, after recess Rep. Dan Kildee diagnosed with 'serious but curable form of cancer' Rand Paul staffer stabbed in D.C. with 'life-threatening injuries', expected to make 'full recovery' Sponsorship and Cosponsorship of Senate Bills Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper: A Primer Pending Activity Committee Activity Biden labor nominees cleared for U.S. Senate vote Members of U.S. Senate panel press financial regulators on massive bank failures • SVB hearing: Bank stocks fall after top regulators back stricter regulations • Letters to Senate Committee: Don’t Penalize CUs for Bank Failures Sanders confronts Starbucks’ Schultz over labor law violations DOD Leaders Highlight Defense Budget Priorities at Senate Hearing Evnen to U.S. Senators: Nebraska elections are a model for U.S. House Committee Weekly Recap – Week of March 27, 2023 House GOP subpoenas Biden secretary of State for Afghanistan cable House GOP members press Biden health secretary on abortion, unaccompanied migrant kids Dems push back on GOP fentanyl claims during hearing with Mayorkas  House Hearing Addresses East Palestine Concerns • House committee members demand details from EPA on Ohio train derailment cleanup Former FDA officials tell congressional committee that agency needs uninterrupted chain of command USDA secretary battles with U.S. House Republicans over costs of federal food programs House Republicans rebuke Bragg's 'unavailing' refusal to provide testimony on Trump probe U.S. House committee hears arguments to delist the gray wolf and grizzly bear Few answers in House hearing on Pa. county's Election Day ballot paper shortage House Judiciary postpones pistol brace rule markup after Nashville shooting China panel chair sees 'underappreciated' continuity between Trump, Biden administrations on Beijing Floor Outlook Senate Democrats eye plan to force vote on gun control over GOP opposition Senate Floor Schedule Senate sessions scheduled: Pro forma: • 12 noon, Monday, 4/3 • 10 a.m., Thursday, 4/6 • 11:30 a.m., Monday, 4/10 • 8:45 a.m., Thursday, 4/13 Business: • 3 p.m., Monday, 4/17 — Plumb nomination, S. 870 Thursday, 3/31, Senate began consideration of: S. 870, Fire Grants and Safety Act, to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto: Nominations: Radha Iyengar Plumb, of New York, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Amy Lefkowitz Solomon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General. House Floor Schedule House meets in Pro Forma sessions for the next two weeks. Committee Meeting Schedules No committee meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks. Our Weekly Call to Repentance CHPP Welcomes You to Join Us Every Week in One Hour of Repentance Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. EDT Dial 717-908-1983 Access Code: 9301470# Dear Saints, A lifestyle of REPENTANCE is so close to the heart of God. Indeed, He commands us to  "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" Matthew 3:2 How, then, can we approach His Throne of GRACE, in repentance? We invite you to join us every week on Sunday evening, as we explore this vital topic together. We present a different prayer focus each week, leading us into repentance, so that we might approach His Throne of Grace in repentance, presenting ourselves to Him as a pure and a spotless Bride, without spot or wrinkle. (Ephesians 5:27) Praying together, we desire to fulfill the mandate of Psalm 139: " Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; 24 And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:24 You can join us, any Sunday evening, at 10:00 p.m. EST by calling: 717-908-1983 Access Code: 9301470# WELCOME! ". . . and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. "Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place." (2 Chronicles 7:14,15) About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners To learn more about our ministry, and to sign up to begin receiving our daily alerts, please go here.   Subscribe to Receive Our Alerts! Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. 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