National Security / Military
Defense Department provides National Defense Strategy to Congress
Military items may be renamed due to Confederacy references
Foreign Policy
Biden's 'careless remark' on Putin incenses GOP • GOP senator says Biden's speech was 'strong' despite gaffe at the end • Khanna: 'There's no support in the Democratic Congress for regime change' • Top GOP Intel lawmaker says Biden's Putin comment complicates ending Ukraine conflict • Warner: Putin is the one individual trying to make regime change in Europe
Cruz says Biden may be revealing secrets about training Ukrainian troops
Rand Paul cuts deal on Russia no-trade bill - H.R. 7108
Bipartisan group of senators request specifics on defense aid provided to Ukraine
Bennet, Portman introduce bill to use seized Russian assets for Ukrainian relief — S. 3936
Senators urge UN to kick Russia off human rights council
Senators meet with members of Ukrainian Parliament
Russia's struggles may deter China in Taiwan, top GOP lawmaker says • 200 Lawmakers Support Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Indo–Pacific Economic Framework
Homeland Security
Senate Republicans ramping up focus on border crossings
Immigration
House Freedom Caucus calls on House Dems to back vote on keeping 2020 public health order Title 42 in place at border
Budget
Biden unveils 2023 budget proposal with tax hikes, spending boosts • 5 things to know about • McConnell on Biden budget: 'nothing remotely moderate' • GOP lawmakers like defense spending, are wary of social programs • With the defense budget, GOP lawmakers say Biden is blind to a stubborn foe: Inflation • Budget recommends eliminating the life-saving Hyde Amendment, recommends providing funding for abortion and abortion providers • proposes minimum tax on billionaires in budget (Biden in campaign mode), Manchin shoots down Biden's new billionaire tax plan • seeks $10 billion over decade to improve elections, make ballots postage-free • Adds Restrictions on Corporate Stock Buybacks • $5.8 Trillion Spending Plan Calls on Congress to Fill in the Blanks • ‘Thank You for the Diatribe’: OMB Director Young responds border-related question
Tax Policy
Biden proposes tax on imaginary income
Block this legislative threat to charitable giving
Federal Spending
Biden amps up pressure on Congress to pass stalled COVID aid • Senators trade offers in scramble for coronavirus deal • Senators shrinking size of COVID deal amid disagreements • POLITICO: Not spending billions more on testing asymptomatic people would be racial injustice
States must target water infrastructure funds to urban, rural areas with real need: lawmakers
Executive
The Federal Pay Advisory Panel Can Weigh In on Locality Pay and Other Issues Again
Congress Should Examine Potential Waste In Transportation Spending At Defense Department
Supreme Court
No. 2 GOP senator to oppose Supreme Court nominee • Collins, Romney, Murkowski emerge as swing votes • Collins to back Jackson • Romney planning 'a much deeper dive' on Jackson after opposing her for appeals court
Ginni Thomas texts leave GOP lawmakers scrambling • Schumer says Thomas should recuse himself • Judiciary Committee chair calls on Justice Thomas to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases • GOP shoots down Thomas recusal as scrutiny grows • McConnell blasts 'clumsy bullying' amid Thomas scrutiny
Justice
Boebert, GOP lawmakers introduce resolution honoring second-place swimmer in Lia Thomas race
Commerce Policy
Shaheen says she has 'agreement in principle' with Collins on bill to lower insulin costs
Senate climate hawks announce 500-day energy independence plan
Democrats take aim at Big Oil
Congress wants to look into the NCAA's exaggerated 'equity' issue
Bill To Help Small And Conservative Media Orgs Stand Up To Big Tech Gains Traction In Congress — H.R. 1735, S. 673
Congress
Capitol Police chief says staffing shortages are delaying Capitol reopening
Pelosi extends House proxy voting through May 14
Colleagues honor 'indomitable' late House Dean Don Young as he lies in state in Capitol • Lawmakers pay tribute • Leader McCarthy Honors Rep. Don Young — Remarks
McCarthy to speak to Cawthorn after comment sparks frustration • Republicans dare Cawthorn to 'name names' • McCarthy: Cawthorn had 'no evidence' • Roger Stone defends Madison Cawthorn • Cawthorn defends 'calling out corruption'
AOC: socialist rhetoric in America 'has been the political reality my entire life'
Rep. Fortenberry to step down following conviction for lying to authorities: report
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3 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022
Program for Monday: Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business.
Wednesday, 3/30:
51-47, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Susan Tsui Grundmann to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
50-48, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Cathy Ann Harris to be a Member of the Merit System Protection Board and
49-48, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Cathy Ann Harris to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 4373, a legislative vehicle for additional COVID-related spending.
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Monday, April 4, 2022
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Ketanji Brown Jackson, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States,
Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit,
Arianna J. Freeman, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit,
Robert Steven Huie, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California,
Evelyn Padin, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey,
Jennifer H. Rearden, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, and
Vanessa Roberts Avery, of Connecticut, to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Department of Justice.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Special Operations Command and United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2023 and the Future Years Defense Program;
to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine insider trading legislation, focusing on fair markets.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine the effect of elevated petroleum prices on American commerce and consumers.
Environment and Public Works
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Hearings to examine implementation of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, focusing on stakeholders' needs and experiences.
Finance
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2023 for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine FDA user fee agreements, focusing on advancing medical product regulation and innovation for the benefit of patients.
Budget
Hearings to examine corporate profits and rising prices.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Closed hearings to examine training the next generation of cyber operators.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Appropriations
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Hearings to examine proposed budget estimate and justification for fiscal year 2023 for the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on Personnel
Hearings to examine suicide prevention and related behavioral health interventions in the Department of Defense.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Ventris C. Gibson, of Virginia, to be Director of the Mint for a term of five years, and
Paul M. Rosen, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, both of the Department of the Treasury.
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2023 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Derek Kan, of California, and
Daniel Mark Tangherlini, of the District of Columbia, both to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Hearings to examine the Department of Defense's posture for supporting and fostering innovation.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Hearings to examine advancing public transportation in small cities and rural places under the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Environment and Public Works
Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Beth Pritchard Geer,
Robert P. Klein, both of Tennessee,and
L. Michelle Moore, of Georgia, all to be a Member of the Board of Directors, and
Benny R. Wagner, of Tennessee, to be Inspector General, all of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America (Treaty Doc. 115-03), agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Croatia comprising the instrument as contemplated by Article 3(2) of the Agreement on Extradition between the United States of America and the European Union, signed June 25, 2003, as to the Application of the Treaty on Extradition signed on October 25, 1901 (the "U.S.-Croatia Extradition Agreement"), and the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Croatia comprising the Instrument as contemplated by Article 3(3) of the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance between the United States of America and the European Union signed at Washington on June 25, 2003 (the "U.S.-Croatia Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement"), both signed at Washington on December 10, 2019 (Treaty Doc. 116-02), and amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the "Montreal Protocol"), adopted at Kigali on October 15, 2016, by the Twenty-Eighth Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (the "Kigali Amendment") (Treaty Doc. 117-01).
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hearings to examine ways to counter tactics oligarchs use to launder their money and reputations and stifle dissent.
Rules and Administration
Hearings to examine the nomination of Dara Lindenbaum, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the Department of Defense budget posture in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2023 and the Future Years Defense Program.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine the scope and scale of critical mineral demand and recycling of critical minerals.
Environment and Public Works
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business.
Finance
Hearings to examine the IRS, the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2023, and the 2022 filing season.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Caroline Kennedy, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia,
Philip S. Goldberg, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mary
Kay Loss Carlson, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, and
Marc B. Nathanson, of California, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway, all of the Department of State, and other pending nominations.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hearings to examine protecting Ukrainian refugees from human trafficking.
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From the floor colloquy:
The House will consider a resolution from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol recommending the House ask the Justice Department to charge Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino, Jr., with criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about their actions and knowledge relating to the violent effort to prevent the certification of the 2020 election.
Additionally, Madam Speaker, the House may consider legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional legislative items are possible.
MONDAY, APRIL 4TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. G.K. Butterfield / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis / Energy and Commerce Committee)
3) H.R. 5657 - Medical Marijuana Research Act (Sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer / Energy and Commerce Committee)
4) H.R. 1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Anna Eshoo / Energy and Commerce Committee)
TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 6387 - School and Daycare Protection Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Donald Payne / Homeland Security Committee)
2) H.R. 5633 - Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson / Homeland Security Committee)
3) H.R. 1540 - REPORT Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Aguilar / Homeland Security Committee)
4) H.R. 4209 - DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger / Homeland Security Committee)
5) H.R. 4476 - DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Peter Meijer / Homeland Security Committee)
6) H.R. 5689 - Resilient AMERICA Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Peter DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
7) H.R. 5641 - SPEED Recovery Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Sam Graves / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
8) H.Res. 831 - Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly / Foreign Affairs Committee)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 5497 - BURMA Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks / Foreign Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 7276 - Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael McCaul / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.Res. ___ - Resolution Recommending That The House Of Representatives Find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., In Contempt Of Congress For Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas Duly Issued By The Select Committee To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The United States Capitol (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson / Select Committee on January 6th)
H.R. 3807 - Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer / Small Business Committee)
Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to COVID-19 Supplemental Funding
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Text of Bills for the Week of April 4, 2022
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Monday — April 4, 2022
• H. Res. ___ (H. Rept. 117-284) Resolution Recommending That The House Of Representatives Find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., In Contempt Of Congress For Refusal To Comply With Subpoenas Duly Issued By The Select Committee To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The United States Capitol
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
Tuesday — April 5, 2022
Markup of Various Measures
Committee on Foreign Affairs
A 2022 — Review of the Farm Bill: Energy- Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America
Committee on Agriculture
Fiscal Year 2023 — Budget Request for the Government Accountability Office
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
FY2023 — National Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Its Electric: Developing the Postal Service Fleet of the Future
Committee on Oversight and Reform
FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026 — Strategic Plan
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
The Opioid Crisis in Tribal Communities
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Natural Resources)
Mobilizing our Cyber Defenses: Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Russian Cyber Threats
Committee on Homeland Security
Investing in Wildfire Management, Ecosystem Restoration, and Resilient Communities: Examining Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)
United States Strategic Command (CLOSED)
Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations)
Enhancing the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Committee on the Judiciary)
• H.R. 7309, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, and H.R. 7310, Protecting Americas Retirement Security Act
Committee on Education and Labor
Communities in Need: Legislation to Support Mental Health and Well-Being
Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Fiscal Year 2023 — Budget Request for the Congressional Budget Office
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
• H.R. 3807 — Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 [Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022]
Committee on Rules
• H.R. 350, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2021;
• H.R. 5460, the Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2021;
• H.R. 301, To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the composition known as Lift Every Voice and Sing as the national hymn of the United States;
• H.R. 7072, the NDO Fairness Act;
• H.R. 4330, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act;
• H.R. 3648, the Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act of 2021 or the EAGLE Act of 2021;
• H.R. 6577, the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022; and H.R. 1924, the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
Committee on the Judiciary
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 — Budget with Health & Human Services Secretary Becerra
Committee on Ways and Means
An Enduring Legacy: The Role of Financial Institutions in the Horrors of Slavery and the Need for Atonement
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Financial Services)
Fiscal Year 2023 — Budget Request for the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — April 6, 2022
Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Committee on Education and Labor
"Congressional Continuity: Ensuring the First Branch is Prepared in Times of Crisis"
Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
United States Africa Command (CLOSED)
Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations)
SBIR Turns 40: Evaluating Support for Small Business Innovation
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
The Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System
Committee on Financial Services
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services FY23 — Budget Request
Subcommittee Homeland Security (Committee on Appropriations)
HR 920, HR 1638, HR 2626, HR 5093, and HR 6651
Committee on Natural Resources
Compartmented Hearing
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
"Mobilizing our Cyber Defenses: Maturing Public-Private Partnerships to Secure U.S. Critical Infrastructure"
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation (Committee on Homeland Security)
SBIR Turns 40: Evaluating Support for Small Business Innovation
Subcommittee on Research and Technology (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
SBA Management Review: Office of Advocacy
Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development (Committee on Small Business)
A 2022 — Review of the Farm Bill: International Trade and Food Assistance Programs
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture (Committee on Agriculture)
U.S. International Assistance to Combat Narcotics Trafficking
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Committee on Appropriations)
Social and Emotional Learning and Whole Child Approaches in K-12 — Education
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Overcoming Racism to Advance Economic Opportunity
Committee on Ways and Means
Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
1. H.R. 1756, the Measuring Real Income Growth Act;
2. H.R. 6531, the Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022;
3. H.R. 6967, the Chance to Compete Act;
4. H.R. ____, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act;
5. H.R. 5815, the Honest Census Communications Act;
6. H.R. 7185, the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act;
7. H.R. 3544, the Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act;
8. H.R. 7337, the Access for Veterans to Records Act; and
9. Several postal naming measures.
Committee on Oversight and Reform
FY 2023 — Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Hearing
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
(Im)Balance of Power: How Market Concentration Affects Worker Compensation and Consumer Prices
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
FY2023 — Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
DHS Office of Inspector General FY23 — Budget Request
Subcommittee Homeland Security (Committee on Appropriations)
Fiscal Year 2023 — Budget Request for the House of Representatives
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
"Examining Title 42 and the Need to Restore Asylum at the Border"
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations (Committee on Homeland Security)
Department of Health and Human Services FY 2023 — Budget
Committee on the Budget
Source: House.gov
Thursday — April 7, 2022
Cost-Saving Climate Solutions: Investing in Energy Efficiency to Promote Energy Security and Cut Energy Bills
Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Examining Stock Trading Reforms for Congress
Committee on House Administration
FY2023 — Member Day
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Free Speech Under Attack: Book Bans and Academic Censorship
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
United States Special Operations Command (CLOSED)
Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations)
Russian Seafood Ban Implementation and Seafood Traceability
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (Committee on Natural Resources)
Source: House.gov
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Our Weekly Call to Repentance
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CHPP Welcomes You to Join Us Every Week in One Hour of Repentance
Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. EDT
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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
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