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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                         Saturday, December 16, 2023 Be sure to save time to join our weekly national call this Monday, Dec. 18th, when we will welcome Stephania Grani as our Guest Speaker. Stephania is the founder of the ShofarSounder Ministry and the author of a new book, "Prayers to Heaven" to be released on Twitter (X) in 2024. Stephania always has a good word for those of us who are serving our Lord as His "boots on the ground," so we are looking forward to hearing her message next week. Our conference number is: 717-908-1834 Our access code is: 7616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST Date: Monday, December 18th, 2023 > > > Please note, we will not be hosting this call on Monday, Dec. 25th, which is Christmas Day! MERRY CHRISTMAS! 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, December 16, 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" US leaves open possibility of Hamas retaining power  "Palestinians' voices and aspirations must be at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza," a U.S. government spokesperson told JNS. The U.S. State Department on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of the Hamas terrorist organization retaining power or joining a Palestinian Authority-led governing body for the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria. “We have been clear about our position on Hamas, which the United States designated as a foreign terrorist organization in 1997 due to its premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets,” a U.S. government spokesperson told JNS.   However, “Palestinians’ voices and aspirations must be at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza, unified with the West Bank under the P.A.,” the spokesperson said, adding, “Ultimately, the future of Palestinian leadership is a question for the Palestinian people. “We remain committed to working with the P.A. and Palestinian leadership on the critical work of strengthening Palestinian institutions … and reinforcing commitments to nonviolence and countering terrorism,” concluded the official. On Nov. 8, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Gaza must be handed over to the P.A. once Israel’s operation there ends. The solution “must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the P.A.,” stated Blinken. (Read more here)   - Father God, it is difficult for us to even read this statement, much less believe it. We ask that, by Your Spirit, an immediate groundswell of opposition to this statement would emerge, so that our government will KNOW that there is NO WAY we will support a new Hamas leadership structure in "Palestine," after this war is over. Thank You, Holy One, for hearing and for answering our prayer, in Your mighty Name, amen and amen!  - "Make your motions and cast your votes,     but God has the final say." (Proverbs 16:33 MSG) Historic menorah-lighting at US Capitol by leaders of Senate and House “ … The last two months have proven that we have a long way to go in making the world a safer place for our Jewish brothers and sisters,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)   In a historic first, congressional leadership on both sides of the aisle joined together on Tuesday, the sixth night of Chanukah, for the inaugural lighting of the U.S. Capitol Menorah. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opened the event, speaking about the significant rise in antisemitism across the country since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip. “It’s incumbent upon leaders to not only denounce antisemitism but to counter it with love,” he said. “ … The last two months have proven that we have a long way to go in making the world a safer place for our Jewish brothers and sisters. But we must remember that the only way to drive out darkness is to overwhelm it with light.” In his remarks, the Speaker acknowledged the presence of Tomer Keshet, a relative of the Bibas family kidnapped by Hamas, including 4-year-old Ariel and 11-month-old Kfir. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), the nation’s highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker, said that lighting a menorah inside the Capitol building “reminds us of just how far the Jewish people have come in our long and winding history.” He noted that this year, Chanukah comes “at a moment of grief, trial and fear for the Jewish people. Perhaps for that, it is all the more meaningful.” The U.S. Capitol menorah-lighting was organized by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, executive vice president of American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), who in his remarks noted that Schumer had loaned his own personal menorah for the event. Also present and sharing remarks were Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). (JNS.org) Read more here.  - Father God, we praise You for this report! What a sweet fragrance was released this week when Jew and Gentile came together as one man to observe the ancient and holy tradition of lighting the menorah candles in observance of Hanukkah. This ceremony also represented a rare unity of both of our political parties, on both sides of the Hill. Praise God! We ask that this ceremony become a tradition to be observed every year now on Capitol Hill, in Your Name, Abba. Amen and amen! - "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore." (Psalm 133:1-3) CREDIBLE THREATS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Published by: Cindy Jacobs Generals International SHIELDS UP!  This week, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a heightened security alert for the holidays. Fox News reported, "Per an assessment from the FBI and DHS, ongoing tensions related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas 'likely heighten the threat of lone actor violence targeting large public gatherings throughout the winter, including holiday-related, faith-based, New Year’s Eve, and First Amendment protected events related to the conflict.' 1 "The bureau says these targets are likely to remain 'attractive to lone actors inspired by a range of ideologies due to their accessibility and symbolic nature.'" 2 Fox goes on to report on increases of "hoax bomb and active shooter threats targeting synagogues across the United States." The FBI said, "We therefore urge everyone to remain vigilant and to report any threats of violence or suspicious activity to law enforcement." 3 We will do more than that! We will watch, report, and PRAY! So, we encourage you to maintain vigilance as you go about your holiday celebrations with family and friends. "Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers." (Ephesians 6:18; NLT) "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12; NIV) So, be watchful in prayer as you do your holiday shopping, travel, gather at church programs, etc. Pray before you go, and know that the Lord is with you wherever you go. When you hear about gatherings of large numbers of people in your community, pray diligently over those areas in advance. Ask the Lord to protect all who will attend.  May the Lord grace you and your family with a beautiful Christmas and a truly prosperous New Year. May you grow in grace and favor with God and with man, and may the enemy be routed from our land!  -- Cindy Jacobs (Read more here) (From Cindy Jacobs) Many of you have been a part of covering your neighborhoods, cities, college and high school campuses, and nations in watchful prayer through the Fall. We have received so many reports of all you are doing to prayer walk and prayer drive, as well as gathering in churches and homes, praying for the Lord's protection. You are doing a wonderful job! We do not write to you with any desire to raise fear in you, for that is not the Lord's heart. He desires we would find peace in Him and be moved to prayer.  (From CHPP)   Let's decree together the TRUTH of the Word of God that "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord." (Isaiah 54:17)  And let's remember, too, His promise from 2 Timothy 4:18. It is written: ". . . the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom."    End-of-Week Wrap Up By Gary Bauer American Values A federal judge upheld a Texas law banning the communist Chinese social media app TikTok from government devices. Fed-up parents and taxpayers have launched a ballot initiative to repeal California’s insane child-mutilating transgender law. A Michigan court rejected an attempt to ban Donald Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment. The Virginia Supreme Court upheld the First Amendment rights of a teacher who refused to lie by referring to a female student with male pronouns.  Elon Musk continues to diversify his enterprises, now branching out into education. Reports suggest he’s launching a new university focused on science, technology, engineering and math. Presumably, it will also include his commitment to free speech.  > > > Please note:  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 2800 S. Shirlington Road Suite 950 Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-671-9700  Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 12/11 (PDF) • T 12/12 (PDF) • W 12/13 (PDF) • Th 12/14 (PDF) • F 12/15 (PDF) Senate — Votes — Legislation: New: 115 (D, R), Action: 21, Voted: 1, Passed: 20 — News M 12/11/2023, Log — Record PDF • Summary T 12/12/2023, Log — Record PDF • Summary Senate declines to allow an amendment to end DoD's abortion travel policy (S.Amdt. 1373) • (failure theater — previous sabotage: 11/1 for four hours after 6 PM, 11/15 for three hours after midnight) W 12/13/2023, Log — Record PDF • Summary Senate declined to pass a bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence (S. 1993) Senate declined to agree to a resolution prohibiting the imposition of vaccination requirements relating to COVID-19 for Senate Pages, to leave the “decision to be made by professionals” not parents (S.Res. 336) Senate declined to vote on two executive nominations Senate declined to pass a 3D Printed Gun Safety Act, as “people have made their own firearms since before America's founding.” (S. 1819) Senate passes NDAA, sending bill to House (H.R. 2670) • with Section 702 surveillance extension • includes Capitol oversight bill • Defunds Wuhan Lab Th 12/14/2023, Log — Record PDF • Summary Senate declined to pass a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax on net investment income of certain private colleges and universities. (S. 3514) Senate declined to confirm an Assistant Secretary of Defense because of the DoD's new abortion policy Senate declined to pass a bill to appropriate, with an offset, $36,000,000 for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase audits of imported shrimp and red snapper. (S. 3533) Senate declined to pass Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II (H.R. 6503) Senate declined to pass the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act (H.R. 1042) Senate declined to pass the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147) • To Allow Whole Milk In School Lunch Programs House — Legislation: New: 176 (R, D), Scheduled, Action: 22, Voted: 14, Passed: 22 — News M 12/11/2023, Log — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House Raids Medicare (H.R. 5378) House passes bill barring imports of Russian uranium (H.R. 1042) National Bible Week Honored T 12/12/2023, Log — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes U.S. House Passes Duck Stamp Modernization Act (S. 788) POLITICO: 2023’s biggest House health care vote (H.R. 4531 passes) • AHA Comments House passes bill to halt 'bureaucratic' agency rulemaking, Increase Regulatory Accountability, adding more red tape (H.R. 357) W 12/13/2023, Log — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House Formally Authorizes Biden Impeachment Probe (H.Res. 918) House agrees to resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses (H.Res. 927), seeking university presidents’ ouster Th 12/14/2023, Log — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes House passes defense bill that includes 5.2% military raise (H.R. 2670), includes Four-Month Extension Of Feds’ Warrantless Spying On Americans • sends to Biden’s desk House bids farewell to Speaker McCarthy • Speaker McCarthy bids farewell to the House • His Last Day Majority Leader Recap: Week of December 11, 2023 Majority Leader End-of-Year Recap F 12/15/2023, Log — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity, Votes Congress Last Week Military — Committees: Senate, House CBO: Estimated Changes in Direct Spending of the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) 12 children have lost their lives under the Pentagon's abortion travel policy Congress Moves To Compensate Troops Affected By Tuberville Protest But Not Those Punished For Refusing Covid Jab Foreign Policy — Committees: Senate, House Bernie Sanders Pressures Biden To Cut Military Aid to Israel by $10 Billion Constitution House members seek study on state readiness for quick elections following a mass casualty event Homeland Security — Committees: House, Senate Zelenskyy’s Senate visit doesn’t change border debate • After meeting with Zelensky, Johnson remains firm, no Ukraine aid without enhanced border security Hispanic Caucus warns Biden, Democrats on potential border deal • Congressional Dems Call GOP Demands for Immigration Reform 'Unconscionable' Border negotiators report progress Federal Spending — Committees: House, Senate — FY 2024 bills, table Report: U.S. Government Gave $1.89 Billion To Abortion Businesses Like Planned Parenthood (between 2019 and 2021) (Report Request, Report, 60 pages) • New report to Congress exposes Uncle Sam’s investment in Abortion Inc. Window rapidly closing for deal on appropriations framework Executive — Committees: House, Senate Merkley: TSA continues to shuttle people through its facial recognition system and not tell people, clearly, it is optional and not tell people they are holding onto their biometric data for 2 years. • “A 3-percent error rate means they have 68,000 people a day who are erroneously addressed through this computer system.” • TSA Administrator David Pekoske, April 2023: “Eventually we will get to the point [where] we will require biometrics across the board.” • S. 3361, Traveler Privacy Protection Act Health Care Policy — Committee: Senate Schumer: seniors, for the first time, will have a cap on how much they pay for prescription drugs ... insulin is also capped at $35 a month for seniors on Medicaid, and vaccines are now free. (Nothing is free, and price controls create shortages.) McConnell: Washington bureaucrats are claiming the authority to determine price ranges for drugs funded through public-private partnerships, and license that drug to another manufacturer who can sell it for less. Why would any entrepreneur invest the time and resources to create a new treatment if the government can simply steal their intellectual property and redistribute it? (March-In Rights draft) Congress — Committees: House, Senate Bob Good replaces Scott Perry as Freedom Caucus Chair Luetkemeyer, Hill favorites for top Financial Services Republican ‘Overwhelm it with light’: Speaker Johnson addresses antisemitism at menorah lighting DeGette in line for key Democratic spot on health panel Eric Swalwell Accused of Ethics Violation After Becoming Hunter Biden's New Wingman Retiring: Nickel, Ferguson Pending Activity Committee Activity — Meetings: 50 • Reports: 3 • Legislative action this week: Senate: Meetings: 16 • Legislation: Action: 25, Hearing: 2, Markup: 23, Reported: 23 House: Meetings: 34 • Legislation: Action: 35, Hearing: 3, Markup: 16, Reported: 16 All committee legislative action • Senate (Subcommittees) • House (Subcommittees) House Rules hesitates over votes on spy authority renewal bills (Meeting, Docs, Congress.gov) • House GOP leadership pulls both FISA bills following backlash (H.R. 6570, H.R. 6611) Majority Leader Committee Weekly Recap – December 11, 2023 Witness in Congressional hearing says DHS led the creation of a 'censorship apparatus' (Meeting, Docs, Congress.gov) • Transcript: What Harvard, MIT and Penn presidents said at antisemitism hearing (Meeting, Docs, Congress.gov) Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators House Republicans Shine A Light On The Feds’ Egregious Censorship-Industrial Complex House Judiciary Committee subpoenas investment firms Vanguard and Arjuna Capital in antitrust probe Recruiting Shortfalls and Growing Mistrust: Perceptions of the US Military Second Amendment Rights Empower Women's Rights “A Year in Review: The State of Small Business in America” Committee news this week: Senate • House (Google News) Floor Outlook Senate Senate will be in next week as border talks pick up steam Schumer urges senators to remain in D.C. to vote on Ukraine aid Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2023 Program for Monday: Senate will begin consideration of the nomination of Martin O'Malley, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Social Security, and vote on confirmation thereon at 5:30 p.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Martin O'Malley, Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Attorney General. Wednesday, 12/13/2023, Senate began consideration of two nominations: Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Attorney General Sara E. Hill, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma House Floor Schedule Speaker Johnson has designated the period from Thursday, December 14, 2023 through Monday, January 8, 2024, as a “district work period.” The House meets in Pro Forma sessions twice a week during that time. The next Pro Forma session is at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 1 Wednesday, December 20, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov 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 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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