Legislative Snapshot

Campaign URL Copy

• Twitter 0 tweets

• Subscribe
• Past Issues
• RSS
• Translate
  • English
  • العربية
  • Afrikaans
  • беларуская мова
  • български
  • català
  • 中文（简体）
  • 中文（繁體）
  • Hrvatski
  • Česky
  • Dansk
  • eesti keel
  • Nederlands
  • Suomi
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Ελληνική
  • हिन्दी
  • Magyar
  • Gaeilge
  • Indonesia
  • íslenska
  • Italiano
  • 日本語
  • ភាសាខ្មែរ
  • 한국어
  • македонски јазик
  • بهاس ملايو
  • Malti
  • Norsk
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Português - Portugal
  • Română
  • Русский
  • Español
  • Kiswahili
  • Svenska
  • עברית
  • Lietuvių
  • latviešu
  • slovenčina
  • slovenščina
  • српски
  • தமிழ்
  • ภาษาไทย
  • Türkçe
  • Filipino
  • украї́нська
  • Tiếng Việt

View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  December 17, 2022 Be sure to join our National Conference Call on this Monday, December 19th at 8:00 p.m. We will welcome Don Crum, Founder of Leadership International, who will be teaching on the topic of the dual identity of the believer: as priest and as king.   Conference Number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST Please note: we ask you to dial *6 to mute your phones, preventing any background noise during this call. THANK YOU and WELCOME!  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 17, 2022 "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  Senate Passes $858 Billion Military Spending Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate   The U.S. Senate on Dec. 15 passed a military spending bill with a top-line price to taxpayers of $858 billion. The defense package, dubbed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed the upper chamber by an 83–11 vote. The NDAA was passed by the House of Representatives on Dec. 8 in a 350–80 vote. A total of 176 Republicans in the lower chamber voted for the bill, 35 voted against it, and two didn’t vote. A total of 174 Democrats voted for the bill, while 45 voted against it. One of the most noteworthy aspects of the package, and an early victory for Republicans as they prepare to take the House next year, was a repeal of President Joe Biden’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military service members. Despite historically supporting Biden’s COVID-19 policies, Democrats yielded on the issue. However, in an interview with NTD, Cesar Ybarra, vice president of policy at FreedomWorks, warned that this may not be the victory for Republicans that it seems to be. “The legislation simply said that the Department of Defense is required to rescind the memo that authorizes the vaccine mandate on servicemembers,” Ybarra explained. “However … it gives us no assurances that DOD will not do that again, right.” He added, “So it simply says get rid of it, but nothing that says you cannot do this again. And we’ve known from the COVID hysteria that these federal politicians always flip-flop on when or when we don’t need these vaccine mandates.” (Epoch Times) Read more here.  - Father, we thank You that these vaccine mandates have now been removed from this year's NDAA authorization. We ask that Your angels would stand guard over this language, so that it will not be rescinded next year. - "…the LORD . . .  guided them on every side."  (2 Chronicles 32:22)  Several Good News Reports From Gary Bauer Louisiana voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment banning foreign nationals from voting in state and local elections. Eighteen Republican state attorneys general filed a brief in support of parents who are suing an Iowa school district for hiding their children’s “gender transitioning” from them. The state of Florida issued subpoenas to 20 organizations, including the American Pediatric Association, the American Medical Association and Yale University. Florida officials want to know why the organizations support radical transgender procedures on kids, and what they do and don’t understand about the long-term effects of such extreme procedures. The Ohio Board of Education adopted a resolution opposing the Biden Administration’s radical transgender agenda and reaffirming parental rights in education. The University of Idaho settled a lawsuit for $90,000 after it violated the First Amendment rights of Christian students.  The former superintendent of schools in Loudoun County, Virginia, and another school official have been indicted following a special grand jury investigation into the coverup of the sexual assaults committed by a transgender student. After electing three new members, the Temecula Valley Unified School Board voted to ban critical race theory from its classrooms. A Pennsylvania school board member who admitted her own bigotry against white, heterosexual men resigned in disgrace. Sam Brinton, a “non-binary” Biden Administration official, was fired after two arrests for stealing luggage.  - Father, we praise You for all of these good reports in just this past week. Praise the Lord!  Happy Chanukah! A note to our readers: The following was stated by Gary Bauer on his report yesterday. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners is in alignment and in agreement with his  statement. Happy Chanukah to all those who will begin celebrating the week-long "Festival of Lights" tomorrow. May Yahweh bless each one of you . . . now and always! Sara Ballenger Capitol Hill Prayer Partners  "As the celebration of the miracle of lights begins this weekend, I promise to continue fighting against the darkness of anti-Semitism and working for the safety and security of America's friend and ally, Israel." Gary Bauer, President American Values  www.ouramericanvalues.org Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Biden signs short-term bill to keep government open (H.R. 1437) Bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Americans held in Iran hostage crisis heads to Biden's desk Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined Democrats block GOP proposal to freeze federal spending until 2023 (S. 5244, Debate) Senate rejects effort to cancel Biden charter school rule panned as 'burdensome' (S.J.Res. 60) McConnell: Sanders Resolution on Yemen Would Strengthen Iran, Russia, and China (S.J.Res. 56) Senate unanimously passes bill banning TikTok from government devices (S. 1143) NDAA: Biden pushes Congress to pass Manchin permitting reform bill opposed by liberals • Senate rejects Manchin’s energy permitting amendment to defense bill (S.Amdt. 6513) • Senate votes against reinstating troops kicked out over COVID-19 vaccine mandate (S.Amdt. 6526) • Senate passes sends $858 billion defense bill to Biden’s desk (H.R. 7776) U.S. Senate confirms first Black woman to conservative-leaning 5th Circuit (65-31) Senator Burr Farewell Address Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor (Full Speech) Senator Toomey Farewell Address Schumer: Omnibus expected to include Electoral Count Act, Ukraine funding, CHIPS and Science Act implementation, PACT Act, “and more” (Full Speech) House — Bills • Actions passed, declined House holds moment of silence to mark 10th Sandy Hook anniversary (Moment of Silence) House passes prison reform bill requiring updated security cameras to fight corruption (S. 2899) House Democrats approve pathway for Puerto Rican statehood in final days of their majority (H.R. 8393) • AOC presides • bill sets vote on Puerto Rico political status House approves removal of bust of Dred Scott decision author from Capitol, sending bill to Biden for signature (S. 5229) Congress Last Week National Security / Military The stuffed 4400-page defense policy bill, accompanied by 748 pages of explanation • White House coy on Biden signing NDAA that would rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate • Lankford Demands Transparency on Military Religious Accommodations 66 Members of Congress call on Secretary Austin to revoke illegal Defense Department policy funding travel for abortions • Lankford, Colleagues Demand Defense Department End Funding Travel for Abortions Pelosi signals TikTok may soon be banned on government devices Biden told Congress he would go on a 'holy war' if it didn't pass 'burn pit bill' (H.R. 3967) Foreign Policy Lawmakers from both parties urge more US support for Ukraine Lawmakers unveil bipartisan legislation to restrict Huawei access to banks (S. 5239) Constitution Fate of Electoral Count Reform Act now tied to omnibus spending bill (S. 4573) First Amendment The US cares about religious freedom abroad, but at home? Not so much Report detailing 'greenwashing' ads on Google prompts Democratic lawmakers to write search engine's CEO Fourth Amendment Wyden urges FTC probe into 'sensitive internet metadata' sold to US government Homeland Security Manchin joins Texas Republicans in calling on Biden to extend border order Latino leaders press Senate for DACA protections in lame-duck session Biden slammed by fellow Democrat for not fixing the border crisis Immigration Sen. Bennet unveils bill to revise agricultural visa system (S. 4573) 'Three amigos' lead House Democrats calling for Senate immigration bill Democrat pushes to reverse decision to pull immigration bill (H.R. 3648) Budget Jamie Dimon says Dems should find debt ceiling fix before House GOP takeover The next House speaker should learn from 2011 experience on fiscal reform Tax Policy Child tax credit fans gain momentum in GOP infighting over economics A working family credit that could fundamentally alter child poverty Year-end rush: SECURE 2.0 (retirement reform) still looks like bad policy Federal Spending Lawmakers race toward Christmas deal on spending Expanded child tax credit in doubt as Congress negotiates must-pass spending bill Lawmakers reach deal on framework for omnibus spending package • 'We Cannot Afford It': McCarthy Warns • 'Breakfast Club' urges Senate Republicans to reject yearlong spending deal • Dems Propose Forcing ICE To Release Thousands Of Illegal Immigrants As Part Of Package Congress should give taxpayers the gift of ending rum subsidies Biden administration re-ups free COVID-19 tests as holidays approach Trump’s former national security advisor backs McCarthy’s no ‘blank check’ on Ukraine Executive House committee raises 'concerns' over Trump storage unit in letter to National Archives House Republicans ramp up calls to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas House Democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment (H.R. 9578) Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Republicans question Uber over drivers allegedly transporting drugs Senate GOP faces politics vs. policy battle on marijuana Congress wants federal agencies to deploy quantum-safe encryption Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Lawmakers set new benchmark for measuring LGBTQ equality Same-sex marriage bill gives boost to LGBTQ people of color, but advocates say there's more work to do (P.L. 117-228) Democrats slam FIFA over ban on LGBTQ armbands at World Cup Commerce Policy Bipartisan lawmakers unveiling bill targeting supply chain shortfalls (S. 5246) Warren, Welch press Pfizer CEO on COVID injection price hike Democrats press Amazon on ‘failure to improve safety’ of tornado-struck warehouse Don't pass antitrust power grabs Health Care Policy Democrats unveil legislation outlining plan for right to fertility treatments (S. 5276) ‘Twitter Files’ fuel House GOP probes, censorship claims Technology Policy Divides on digital protection bill (S. 3663) Education Policy The incoming Congress will be more pro-school choice than ever Congress No-shows: Dozens of lawmakers capitalize on final days of proxy voting GOP architect of Trump tax law Kevin Brady leaving Congress after 26 years Nancy Pelosi bristles, swats away question about serving full term: 'Don't bother me with a question like that' Feinstein 'absolutely' intends to finish Senate term Harris gets 'new lease on life' as Senate Democrats need her to break fewer ties Term-limit plan sparks generational battle among House Dems • House Democrats reject effort to limit tenure atop committees Sanders the chair gets realistic: ‘I am not naive’ Special election to replace McEachin in House set for February Liberal Jewish groups push back on McCarthy plan to remove Omar from committee Behind-the-scenes hunt builds for McCarthy Speaker alternative • Andy Biggs argues House needs stronger leader than McCarthy in new op-ed • Seven scenarios for McCarthy’s Speakership vote — ranked least to most likely • McCarthy's ongoing speaker battle paralyzes House • ‘Only Kevin’ Republicans ramp up support for McCarthy • McCarthy says 5 GOP opponents have not moved How GOP centrists have an opportunity in the new majority Progressives outline priorities for new Congress ‘It’s not a principle change’: Lawmakers dissect Sinema switch ‘I’m not a Washington Democrat’: Manchin leaves door open to becoming independent • Manchin says he has no intention of leaving Democratic Party • Joe Manchin hasn't changed • Joe Manchin was the biggest loser in politics in 2022 The new Manchins: Four blue senators who could make Biden's life difficult for the next two years Congressional short-timers Sasse’s exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over replacement GOP members who rebuffed Jan. 6 panel may face referral to ethics panel Pending Activity Committee Activity Sexual abuse rampant in federal prisons, bipartisan investigation finds Senate Dems prepare to join the investigative fray Ben McKenzie testifies against crypto in Senate hearing • FTX hearing: 6 big revelations from House panel questioning Biden allies reportedly at odds over Hunter strategy ahead of GOP investigations • McCarthy says GOP will subpoena intel officials who signed Hunter Biden letter Senate panel faults VA over website accessibility Jordan spars with former Trump vaccine official over 'gag order' during pandemic House Intelligence panel says US should've spied on Chinese health officials in early days of pandemic What the Jan. 6 select committee’s final report will look like • Jan. 6 panels eyes new beginning with DOJ as partner in Trump probe • Jan 6. committee chairman announces last public meeting ahead of final report • Jan. 6 panel to release criminal referrals Monday • QAnon follower Douglas Jensen jailed for five years after charging officer on Jan. 6 • Jan. 6 panel to vote on urging DOJ to prosecute Trump for at least three criminal charges • Jan. 6 panel could refer House members to Ethics Committee • Jan. 6 committee to vote on at least three criminal referrals targeting Trump: reports • Ex-lawmakers request ethics probes into sitting members of Congress linked to Jan. 6 • Over 30 former lawmakers demand ethics investigation of members of Congress with ties to Jan. 6 The five investigations Senate Democrats will look to conduct with new subpoena power House panel to examine links between anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, attacks on community 2 House Panels Target Fauci, Other Officials in Probe of COVID-19 Origin Ways and Means chairman sets meeting on Trump taxes U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, House Ways & Means Committee, could vote Tuesday to make Trump taxes public Floor Outlook What a week buys Congress Lawmakers scramble to pass sprawling spending bill before Christmas Five things Democrats are racing to complete before they lose power in January: Government spending bill • Trump’s tax returns • Jan. 6 committee • Immigration reform • Debt ceiling House of Representatives What you need to know about the Jan. 3 speaker vote Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 Program for Monday: Senate will begin consideration of the nomination of Martin J. Gruenberg, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Senators should expect a 5:30 p.m. roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Martin J. Gruenberg or in relation to the Omnibus Appropriations bill. House Floor Schedule Next week's House schedule is dependent on appropriations negotiations. No bills are yet published for next week, though when they are, they would, Lord willing, be posted here: Complete list of Bills for the Week of December 19, 2022 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday, December 19, 2022 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday — December 19, 2022 Tuesday — December 20, 2022 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. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 Email: chpp1994@gmail.com Website: https://www.capitolhillprayer.org/ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.