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The Daily Brief:
Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, February 8, 2020
"As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect." (Psalm 18:30, 32)
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Recent Floor Activity
Congress Last Week
National Security
The impeachment trial is over. Now can Congress get defense work done?
Foreign Policy
Huawei: 42 US lawmakers urge UK Parliament to reject 'dangerous' 5G decision
Immigration
Trump Highlights Senate Bill That Would Allow Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities
Executive
Soldier Returns From Afghanistan and Surprises Family at State of the Union
Trump's Impeachment Trial Ends as U.S. Election Season Begins
DOJ Says Congress, State Grand Jury Subpoenas for Trump's Financial Records Are Unconstitutional
Senators Seek Hunter Biden Travel Records From Secret Service Shortly After Trump Acquittal
Senators Say Redacted Footnotes Contradict IG Report Statements
Commerce Policy
Liberals in Congress seek to punish right-to-work states, strangle gig economy
Democrats To Gig Workers: Work Our Way Or Lose Your Jobs
Congress could make EV drivers pay
Health Care Policy
Sens. Kennedy, Cassidy introduce bill to stop dangerous mail-order abortions
AAPS Letter to Congress Opposing Counterproductive "Surprise Billing" Legislation
Technology Policy
EPIC Urges Congress to Suspend Face Surveillance
Education Policy
Trump urges Congress to pass school choice tax credit
Congress
Pelosi Explains Why She Ripped up Trump's Speech
Reactions to State of the Union Reflect Deepening Partisan Divide
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's prayer for the nation
Jim Jordan selected to replace Doug Collins on Judiciary Committee
Pending Activity
Committee Activity
Democratic House committee to discuss increasing corporate income tax rate
John Bolton Will Likely Be Called to Testify in House: Nadler
House Panel Holds First Hearing on Coronavirus Outbreak
Senators: previous administration botched response to election meddling from Russia
Schiff: Bolton Refused to Submit Affidavit Amid Trump Impeachment Trial
House Judiciary Democrats eye campaign finance measures
House committee offers up crony, price-setting 'solution' to surprise medical billing
Senate Committee to hold hearing on "Born Alive" bill
Floor Outlook
U.S. House of Representatives set to vote on Feb. 12 or Feb. 13 on dangerous resolution to ratify the pro-abortion "Equal Rights Amendment", would Make Killing Babies in Abortions a Constitutional Right
Senate Floor
Program for Monday: Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, and votes on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/5, Senate began consideration of the following:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Joshua M. Kindred, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Matthew Thomas Schelp, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of John Fitzgerald Kness, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Philip M. Halpern, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
Senate Committees
Senate Committee Meetings Schedule
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Armed Services
Hearings to examine United States strategy in Afghanistan.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine a roadmap for effective cybersecurity, focusing on what states, locals, and the business community should know and do.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Hearings to examine the state of intercollegiate athlete compensation.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine ensuring appropriate medical care for children.
Energy and Natural Resources
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Pennsylvania, to be Deputy Secretary, and Lanny Erdos, of Ohio, to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, both of the Department of the Interior.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management
Hearings to examine the Afghanistan Papers, focusing on costs and benefits of Americas longest war.
Judiciary
Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
Hearings to examine the Digital Millennium Copyright Act at 22, focusing on what it is, why was it enacted, and where are we now.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine protecting the United States from global pandemics.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine space missions of global importance, focusing on planetary defense, space weather protection, and space situational awareness.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine pending nominations.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine United States-Libya policy.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Finance
Hearings to examine to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2021.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Jessie K. Liu, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, Department of the Treasury, and
Judy Shelton, of California, and Christopher Waller, of Minnesota, both to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
House Floor
From the floor colloquy:
Mr. Speaker, the House will consider H.R. 2546, Protecting America's Wilderness Act. This bill is a package of lands bill out of the Committee on Natural Resources and would designate 1.3 million acres as wilderness or potential wilderness areas, preserving these public lands for the benefit of current and future generations.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, the House will consider H.J.Res. 79, Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. This bill would remove the deadline to ratify the ERA, paving the way for it to be added to the Constitution and taking a historic step forward for women's equality. Mr. Speaker, I would add this is not an adoption of an assumption, that, in fact, the 38 States who have ratified to date have not ratified within the framework of the Constitution, and, therefore, that amendment should in fact be judged to have been adopted.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
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. 1494 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson / Homeland Security Committee)
2) S. 2107 - Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters / Homeland Security Committee)
3) H.R. 5273 - Securing Americas Ports Act (Sponsored by Rep. Xochitl Torres Small / Homeland Security Committee)
4) H.R. 3413 - DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Rep. Dan Crenshaw / Homeland Security Committee)
5) H.R. 504 - DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Don Bacon / Homeland Security Committee)
6) H.R. 2932 - Homeland Security for Children Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Donald Payne / Homeland Security Committee)
7) H.R. 4737 - Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke / Homeland Security Committee)
8) H.R. 4432 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cedric Richmond / Homeland Security Committee)
9) H.R. 4753 - Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Dan Crenshaw / Homeland Security Committee)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday and 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. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1980 - Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / House Administration Committee)
H.R. 2546 - Protecting America's Wilderness Act of 2019 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Diana DeGette / Natural Resources Committee)
H.J.Res. 79 - Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jackie Speier / Judiciary Committee)
House Committees
House Committee Meetings Schedule
Monday - February 10, 2020
• H.R. 2546 - Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019 [Protecting Americas Wilderness Act];
• H.J.Res. 79 - Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
Tuesday - February 11, 2020
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 1
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
More Hires, Fewer Hacks: Developing the U.S. Cybersecurity Workforce
Subcommittee on Research and Technology (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy
Committee on Financial Services
"Economic Opportunities from Local Agricultural Markets"
Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research (Committee on Agriculture)
"Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies"
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Business Meeting on H.R.___, Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Committee on Oversight and Reform
The Disappearing Corporate Income Tax
Committee on Ways and Means
The Innovation Pipeline: From Universities to Small Businesses
Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development (Committee on Small Business)
Native American Voting Rights: Exploring Barriers and Solutions
Subcommittee on Elections (Committee on House Administration)
Budget Hearing: USDA Office of the Inspector General
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Achieving Health Equity for America's Minority Veterans
Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Open World Leadership Center FY2021 - Budget Request
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
Looking Forward: The Future of Americas Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce.
Subcommittee on Aviation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
• H.R. 5800, Ban Surprise Billing Act
Committee on Education and Labor
"EPAs Lead and Copper Proposal: Failing to Protect Public Health"
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
U.S. Capitol Police FY 2021 - Budget Request
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 1 - Afternoon Session
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Space Situational Awareness: Key Issues in an Evolving Landscape
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Fiscal Year 2021 - Budget Request for Department of the Interiors Office of Insular Affairs
Committee on Natural Resources
Balancing Work, Health, and Family: The Case for Expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections (Committee on Education and Labor)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday - February 12, 2020
Markup of:
• H.R. 644, Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019,
• H.R. 1904, Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act,
• H.R. 4444, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act,
• H.R. 5316, Move Water Now Act,
• H.R. 5347 - Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Act,
• S. 832 (Sen. Merkley), A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon, concluded on November 15, 1865, and
• a Committee resolution authorizing issuance of subpoenas related to mismanagement, waste, fraud, abuse, and wrongful conduct in relation to functions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Resources.
Committee on Natural Resources
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 2
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
The Middle East Peace Process: An Analysis from Former U.S. Negotiators
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
A Review of Diversity and Inclusion at Americas Large Banks
Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion (Committee on Financial Services)
The Presidents Fiscal Year 2021 - Budget
Committee on the Budget
• H.R. 2214, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act;
• H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act of 2020;
• H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act;
• H.R. 3283, To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.; and
• H.Res. 694, Recognizing the Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom.
Committee on the Judiciary
• H.R. 2986, Better Energy Storage Technology Act or the BEST Act;
• H.R. 4230, Clean Industrial Technology Act of 2019 or CIT Act of 2019;
• H.R. 5374, Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019;
• H.R. 5428, Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019;
• H.R. 5760, Grid Security Research and Development Act
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
"Protecting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care"
Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
With Census Bureau Director, Dr. Steven Dillingham
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Data Privacy and Portability at VA: Protecting Veterans' Personal Data
Subcommittee on Technology Modernization (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Budget Hearing: Farm Credit Administration
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Office of Congressional Workplace Rights FY 2021 - Budget Request
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
Emerging Technologies and National Security: Posturing the U.S. Intelligence Community for Success
Subcommittee on Strategic Technologies and Advanced Research (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
Animals in Disasters.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
Congressional Budget Office FY 2021 - Budget Request
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch (Committee on Appropriations)
Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses
Committee on Small Business
American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 2 - Afternoon Session
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Task Force on Artificial Intelligence: Equitable Algorithms: Examining Ways to Reduce AI Bias in Financial Services
Committee on Financial Services
"Land Based Ranges: Building Military Readiness While Protecting Natural and Cultural Resources"
Subcommittee on Readiness (Committee on Armed Services)
Source: House.gov
Thursday - February 13, 2020
Protecting Federal Judiciary Employees from Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Other Workplace Misconduct
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (Committee on the Judiciary)
Assessing U.S. Security Assistance to Mexico
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
Source: House.gov
Operation Restoration (Repentance)
Operation Restoration
BULLETIN!! PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW NUMBER AND ACCESS CODE:
712-770-5350
150411#
Once each week, on Sunday mornings and for 24 hours, join with others in OPERATION RESTORATION . . .
"Operation Restoration"
This initiative is based upon the Move of the Spirit that was launched during Operation Refiner's Fire. The LORD has shown us that He has used those fires to ignite the FIRE of the HOLY SPIRIT to visit our people, which He now yearns to keep burning among our people until the day of His return!
"Operation Restoration" is based on the promise of Scripture, recorded in
2 Chronicles 7:14,15.
It is written:
. . . "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."
This is a weekly Solemn Assembly, where saints can feel free to gather each Sunday, to offer prayers of repentance before our Lord, for the many sins our nation has committed before Him.
Abba so desires to hear our prayers . . . He is just waiting to heal us!
You can join us, any Sunday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST by calling:
712-770-5350
Access Code: 150411#
Each week, our conference line for Operation Restoration will remain open until Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.EST -- allowing for 24 hours of nonstop prayer before our King of Kings, that He might, indeed, "heal our land." Amen.
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