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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                          Saturday, January 7, 2023 For Monday's national CHPP conference call, we are proud to welcome back Ed Morris, from Tyler, Texas. Among his many other credentials, we note that Ed holds a Master's Degree in Divinity from Christian International School of Theology, which was founded by Dr. Bill Hamon. Ed also is an active member of the Northeast Texas District of the Texas Apostolic Prayer Network. Tonight, Ed will be teaching on the topic of: the "Baptism with Fire," based upon Matthew 3:11-13. We know you will be blessed to welcome this teaching at the start of this New Year! Conference Number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST  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, January 7, 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" McCarthy clinches speaker’s gavel at 15th attempt – what now for Republicans? Kevin McCarthy delivers first remarks after winning House Speaker:  'Our nation is worth fighting for' Kevin McCarthy won the speakership just after midnight Saturday with 216 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 212  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially opened the 118th Congress early Saturday morning, holding the speaker’s gavel and conducting a chamber-wide swearing-in ceremony for new members. His speakership followed a dramatic week of him slowly winning over 20 Republicans who initially did not support his speakership and defected their votes to other members. After his victory in the 15th and final vote, McCarthy lauded: "I hope one thing is clear after this week: I will never give up. I will never give up for you, the American people. And I will never give up on keeping our Commitment to America." "Our nation is worth fighting for," he added in his opening remarks. Upon accepting the gavel as Speaker of the House, McCarthy thanked his colleagues for their support and shared his vision for uniting the legislative body. "You know – my father always told me: It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. And now we need to finish strong for the American people," he said. "As Speaker of the House, my ultimate responsibility is not to my party, my conference, or even our Congress. My responsibility – our responsibility – is to our country," the Californian continued. "Two months ago, you voted for a new direction for our country. You embraced our Commitment to America. And now, we are going to keep our commitment to you." (Fox News) Read more here.   - Father, we speak a blessing over our new Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy.  We thank you for his life dedicated to government service, and for his willingness to take on this new assignment.  We bless, also, his wife, Judy, who is herself a woman of prayer. We pray Ephesians 1:17 over him, Lord, that you would give him a Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that he may know you better.  We ask that you give him great discernment, that he would be able to determine, every day, what are the right decisions to make, that will be in the best interests of the nation.     Lord God, we ask You to give Kevin a heart and deep respect for every member of the Republican caucus, that he would consider their concerns before he makes any decision.  And, when he makes decisions, that they would be done with integrity and understanding, and that he would come into agreement with other House members when he goes forward.  May he walk every day with humility, seeking your face, knowing that he can only lead and govern correctly through your empowerment and guidance.  Protect him, that no weapon formed against him will prosper.  And may the joy of the Lord be his strength.   In Jesus name we offer this prayer, amen and amen.   - "For this reason I too . . . (pray) . . . that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him."  (Ephesians 1: 15,17)   In Context: Reaping in Due Time After the first week of this new Congress ended where a Congress usually begins—with the election of a Speaker—and after midnight, when the time came for the traditional passing of the gavel from one Speaker to another, instead Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries fired off a defiant message of rejecting the American people's message in their 2022 election defeat. His warm-up comments included quoting Galatians: “The Scripture says in Galatians: ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.’” Indeed it does, Galatians 6:9. Jeffries listed what they view as accomplishments. One of his most emphatic lines was on their commitment to “continue to fight in this Congress for reproductive freedom.” “Reproductive freedom” has long been a Democratic euphemism for abortion and the shedding of innocent blood in the womb. The key words in that statement are “this Congress.” Democrats know of Republican commitment to protecting human life and ending the shedding of innocent blood, and they want none of it. Then, in a manner reminiscent of then-Senator Obama's 2004 Democratic National Convention speech, Jeffries waxed transcendent about America, “We are White, we are Black, we are Latino, we are Asian, we are Native American, we are Christian, we are Jewish, we are Muslim, we are Hindu, we are religious, we are secular, we are gay, we are straight, we are young, we are older, we are women, we are men, we are citizens, and we are Dreamers. Out of many we are one.” The mixing of ethnicity, theology and morality is subtle and only noticed by the discerning. He went further: “no matter what kind of haters are trying to divide us, we are not going to let anyone take that away from us—not now, not ever.” Jeffries is planting and watering seeds in the American mind that anyone who confronts moral issues of sin and corruption disguised as identity issues is a “hater.” Jeffries declared, “we will never compromise our principles” and then launched an A-to-Z list of attacks on anyone who supposedly opposes said principles including accusing them of bigotry, the cult, demagogues, extremism, fascism, gaslighting, hatred, isolation, judicial overreach, kangaroo courts, racism, slander, tyranny, voter suppression, and xenophobia. Jeffries closed, “We will always do the right thing by the American people, so let us not grow weary of doing good, for the American people will reap the benefit of the harvest if we do not give up.” Does he realize the kind of seeds House Democrats are planting and watering? Tim McGhee CHPP Legislative Analyst, Pray for Congress Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions passed Murray gets presidential succession boost Sen. Ben Sasse's Farewell to the Senate • Ben Sasse and the Institutions • Sasse’s valedictory speech was full of wisdom House — Leader Remarks • Bills Democrats decry proposed House rules Kevin McCarthy secures Speakership after historic floor battle, • McCarthy claims speakership on 15th ballot, tells House it's time to ‘finish strong for the American people’ • McCarthy Speech • Biden congratulates McCarthy • How McCarthy won Lawmakers take oath of office after speaker drama delays swearing-in Congress Last Week Foreign Policy No end in sight: 2023 portends full year of fighting in Ukraine Federal Spending Biden praises McConnell, touts infrastructure law in Kentucky Executive GOP seeks to prevent Archives handling of Jan. 6 documents • Inside the Jan. 6 committee’s evidence White House undecided on renominating nominees who previously failed to clear the Senate Biden gets ready to turn to executive action as Republicans take House Republicans target oil reserve releases with initial energy bills (H.R. 21, H.R. 22) Congress Metal detectors removed from outside the House chamber Gaetz asked Architect why McCarthy was using Speaker's office before elected Speaker • Democrats applaud • Now It's official: McCarthy's speaker of the House sign goes up McCarthy-backed PAC agrees to less spending, “open rules” in exchange for Speakership backing • McCarthy concessions to win Speakership raise eyebrows How McCarthy got here: From Young Gun to Trump ally Lawmakers remember journalist Barbara Walters House Democrats, one GOP lawmaker, mark Jan. 6 McConnell breaks Senate record for longest serving leader, surpasses Mike Mansfield Marcy Kaptur becomes longest-serving woman in congressional history on Tuesday Incoming Democratic lawmaker to be sworn in on first-edition 'Superman' No. 1 comic, not Bible Incoming House Dem plans to 'couch surf' for first months in Congress Prosecutors in Brazil reopening criminal fraud case against George Santos Watchdog releases 'top ethics violators' list for members of Congress during 2022 SEC closes probe into Burr stock trading without taking action Watchdogs sound alarm over House GOP targeting nonpartisan ethics office Son of Incoming Texas Republican born prematurely Sen. Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer David Trone returns to Capitol hours after shoulder surgery Sen. Debbie Stabenow will not seek reelection in 2024 • puts spotlight on Dianne Feinstein's future plans Pending Activity Committee Activity Proposed select panel would be empowered to review ‘ongoing criminal investigations’ Kevin Brady on Trump tax return release: 'This is a dangerous new precedent' Senate plans hearings on Southwest holiday meltdown Three watchdogs, from left, center and right, explain what they want the House to investigate Floor Outlook Five top priorities for the new Congress • Priority One: Secure the southern border • Priority Two: Reign in Big Tech • Priority Three: Expand School Choice • Priority Four: Protect Domestic Manufacturing • Priority Five: Balance the Budget What to Expect From 118th Congress House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy has arrived. Now what? • What happens after the House speaker is elected House postpones vote on rules package until Monday House Republicans hint at early headaches for McCarthy speakership Senate Floor Schedule Senate meets in pro forma sessions next week. The Senate is scheduled to meet next on 1/23. House Floor Schedule On Monday, the House will meet at 5:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 6:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 9:00 p.m. H.Res. ___ - Adopting the Rules of the 118th Congress, and for other purposes (Privileged Resolution) (Rules Committee) H.R. 23 - Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (Rep. Adrian Smith / Ways and Means Committee) TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH 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.   H.Res. 11 - Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Rep. Kevin McCarthy / Rules Committee) H.Res. 12 - Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary (Rules Committee) H.R. 22 - Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers / Energy and Commerce Committee) H.R. 27 - Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act (Rep. Nicole Malliotakis / Judiciary Committee) H.Con.Res. 4 - Expressing support for the Nation’s law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies (Rep. Ken Buck / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 26 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (Rep. Ann Wagner / Judiciary Committee) H.Con.Res. 3 - Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. (Rep. Mike Johnson / Judiciary Committee) Due to delays from the extended Speaker election, we are linking the original legislative plans for this week and next week. Some items were delayed and others may now be listed early. Complete list of Bills for the Week of January 2, 2023 Complete list of Bills for the Week of January 9, 2023 Bill text list for next week includes: H.R. 7 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 Praise the Lord for a House majority that sets a priority of protecting human life and stopping the shedding of innocent blood. Please note, the bill number links are not yet active. We expect that to change after the Rules of the House are adopted. Committee Meeting Schedules No committee meetings are scheduled. Committees are not yet organized. Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov 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. 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