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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                 December 14, 2024 Capitol Hill Prayer Partners P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 chpp1994@gmail.com Please Visit the Website Here DONATE TODAY We Welcome Your Gifts! The Daily Brief: Legislative Snapshot Saturday, December 14, 2024 "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" Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 12/9 (PDF) • T 12/10 (PDF) • W 12/11 (PDF) • Th 12/12 (PDF) Senate — Votes — Legislation: New: 86 (D, R), Action: 32, Passed: 30 — News M 12/9/2024 — Record PDF • Summary Senate Leader Remarks, 12/9/2024 T 12/10/2024 — Record PDF • Summary Senate Leader Remarks, 12/10/2024 Senator Cardin Farewell Speech Senate declined to pass the PRESS Act (H.R. 4250) W 12/11/2024 — Record PDF • Summary Senate Leader Remarks, 12/11/2024 Senator Braun Farewell Speech Senator Carper Farewell Speech Senate declined to pass en bloc the Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act and the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act (H.R. 8413, H.R. 8219) Th 12/12/2024 — Record PDF • Summary Senate Leader Remarks, 12/12/2024 Senate declined to pass en bloc the Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act and the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act (H.R. 8413, H.R. 8219) House — Legislation: New: 87 (R, D), Scheduled, Action: 26, Voted: 1, Passed: 25 — News M 12/9/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes T 12/10/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote (S. 4367) Legislation to promote better federal building security set to be signed into law (S. 3613) House passes bill to block Biden washing machine rules (H.R. 7673) House passes SHIELD Against CCP Act in bipartisan vote • to counter China (H.R. 9668) • ‘China is one of the biggest threats to our country’ • House Passes Bill for New Homeland Security Panel to Monitor CCP Threat W 12/11/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House passes legislation aimed at improving Congressional access to economic data (H.R. 9716) House passes $884 billion defense spending bill (H.R. 5009 — Bill Text, Floor Debate) • both parties see split in support • Speaker Johnson Statement • House sends compromise NDAA to Senate • CBO: Estimated Changes in Direct Spending and Revenues of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 5009) Th 12/12/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House passes bill to add new judges amid Biden veto threat (S. 4199) • Speaker Johnson Statement • House Democrats that voted in favor Majority Leader Recap: Week of December 9, 2024 Congress Last Week National Security — Committees: Senate, House Who’s Controlling the Drones and Why Aren’t We Doing Anything about It? Raja Krishnamoorthi says significant chance China using drones in US Military — Committees: Senate, House In a War Against China, the US Runs Out of Missiles in a Matter of Weeks, House Committee Finds NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops House Ramps Up Funding for Joint Military Projects With Israel Tom Cotton calls on West Point to investigate reports it lied to the press Foreign Policy — Committees: Senate, House Syria chaos could complicate lawmakers’ holiday endgame Lawmakers call for intelligence assessment on ending U.S. support for Ukraine Cornyn: President Xi has ordered the Chinese military to be ready and capable of taking Taiwan by force in 2027—just 2 years from now. Speaker Johnson Announces Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge Constitution ‘Squad’ Democrats demand Biden ‘take action’ on Equal Rights Amendment in final days Speaker Johnson Statement on House Small Business Committee Interim Staff Report on Voter Registration Activities Investigation Homeland Security — Committees: House, Senate Republicans start making immigration plans for next year Senate Democrats air concerns about Trump mass deportation plan Budget — Committees: House, Senate CBO: Monthly Budget Review: November 2024 Federal Spending — Committees: House, Senate — FY 2024 bills, table Congress races toward Dec. 20 government funding deadline Lawmakers edge closer to deal on government funding, disaster aid Executive — Committees: House, Senate Days After Trump's Victory, Biden-Harris Admin Granted Iran $10 Billion in Sanctions Relief, Congressional Notice Shows Richard Blumenthal 'strongly opposes' preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 panel members WH: Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption WH: Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption Hegseth softens military views in bid to lead Pentagon • nomination for Pentagon leadership regains strength • Ernst and Hegseth sidestep questions on women in combat roles • John Cornyn warns Hegseth faces 'unpleasant' confirmation hearing FBI director plans to step down before Trump takes office • House Oversight chairman claims Wray leaves with the FBI's reputation 'in the commode' Noem meets senators as Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security Senate Democrats search for common ground with R.F. Kennedy, Jr. Heritage Action starts ads backing Trump's Cabinet picks Trump’s pick for NASA chief: Jared Isaacman Rep. Bishop picked for No. 2 slot in Trump OMB Trump nominates former El Salvador ambassador Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico Trump risks legal clashes in plans not to spend appropriations Commerce Policy — Committees: Senate, House US oil and gas producers pressure House to pass pivotal permitting bill Sen.-elect Jim Banks advocates for working-class reforms Jim Justice: Energy key to looming GOP budget battles Health Care Policy — Committee: Senate Sen. Johnson Poised to Compel HHS to Cough Up COVID Docs Bipartisan lawmakers want to force health insurers, PBMs to sell off pharmacies Congress — Committees: House, Senate Capitol Police close out post-Jan. 6 recommendations, call for more manpower Over 50 lawmakers victims of 'swatting' attacks within past month: US Capitol Police chief House Republicans pick committee leaders to advance Trump's agenda in 2025 In a surprise, Afghanistan vet Rep. Brian Mast selected to chair Foreign Affairs Committee, in pro-Trump shift Walberg gets Republican panel nod for House Education chair Roy, a vocal critic of spending deals, seeks Rules gavel Graves sidesteps limelight DOJ watchdog review sparks change to policy on lawmaker records McConnell suffers minor injuries in fall, examined by medical team, working from home after tripping at Capitol • McConnell misses Senate votes due to ‘leg stiffness’ after Tuesday fall Pelosi Falls Down Stairs In High Heels, Breaks Hip, hospitalized in Luxembourg US Senate Chaplain Barry Black hospitalized after brain bleed Retiring: Helmy resignation letters • Sanders says he likely won't run again for re-election to Senate Pending Activity Committee Activity — Meetings: 23 • Reports: 3 • Legislative action this week: Senate: Meetings: 10 • Legislation: Reported: 25 House: Meetings: 13 • Legislation: Reported: 48 All committee legislative action • Senate (Subcommittees) • House (Subcommittees) ActBlue Bombshell: Dem money platform tells Congress it didn't block foreign gift cards until fall • Congress expands ActBlue probe, requests documents and communications from platform’s fraud service Speaker Johnson Statement on Final Report from House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump House DHS subcommittee chair blasts Biden admin over increased threats against law enforcement Committee news this week: Senate • House (Google News) Floor Outlook Bipartisanship in 119th Congress discussed in 'New Members Guide' panel Trump agenda sequence options considered • Trump faces first big hurdle as House, Senate leaders grapple with legislative strategy Senate Schumer: Senate very busy next week: judicial nominees, NDAA, government funding extension (possibly including disaster aid) Schumer: The Senate is now working on a path to get WRDA (Water Resources Development Act) and the EDA (Economic Development Administration) package cleared through this Chamber. (S. 4367) Chuck Schumer vows action on Social Security Fairness Act in Senate • Momentum builds ahead of vote 'before the end of the year' Thune: Next year, the NDAA will not be placed on the back burner. It will be a priority. Thune expects tax reform package by summer House of Representatives — Rules Committee: Legislation CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of December 16, 2024 Johnson says new Republican agenda will be ‘very aggressive beginning right out of the gate’ House Freedom Caucus supports two-step approach to Trump's agenda, two-part reconciliation plan for next year Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2024 Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 5009, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture with respect to the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 12/12/2024, Senate began consideration of H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act. House Floor Schedule MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH On Monday, the House will meet at noon 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 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule H.R. 115 Midnight Rules Relief Act (Sponsored by Rep. Biggs / Judiciary Committee) Legislation related to FY25 government spending is expected. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules Legislation related to a supplemental pay-for may be considered. Complete list of Bills for the Week of December 16, 2024 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 7 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 8 Monday — December 16, 2024 Tuesday — December 17, 2024 Wednesday — December 18, 2024 Joint Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 1 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 Our Alerts! Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at: chpp1994@gmail.com requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers or CLICK HERE to subscribe. Copyright © *|2022|* *|Capitol Hill Prayer Partners|*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: P.O. 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