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Legislative Snapshot - July 23, 2022
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Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, July 23, 2022


"For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28)  

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Today's Top Story 
President Joe Biden was photographed sitting at his desk in the White House residence without wearing a mask after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. @POTUS on Twitter
Biden has COVID-19, here are his symptoms 

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, the White House said. 

The president is experiencing a trio of mild symptoms, his doctor said in a letter.

Biden's symptoms are a runny nose, occasional dry cough and fatigue, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, physician to the president, wrote in a letter.

Biden went to bed feeling fine Wednesday night but did not sleep well, Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 response coordinator, told reporters. 

The president has begun treatment with the drug Paxlovid, which is currently authorized for the treatment of "mild-to-moderate COVID-19." The antiviral drug has been proven to curb the worst effects of the disease, showing positive results of direct viral testing for those at high risk of progressing to severe COVID-19, according to the FDA. 

"Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. (Fox News) Read more here. 

- Father God, we thank You that You have now given us a unique opportunity to "pray for those who persecute us!" We entrust Joe Biden into Your care, asking that he be healed of COVID. We ask that this "scare" would cause him to repent and to turn to You, Holy One. May this curse become a blessing in the life of Joe Biden. Amen and amen.

- "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." (I Timothy 2:1-4)  
These Senators Defended Marriage in 2015. What's Changed?
by Tony Perkins
When the Supreme Court delivered its blow to marriage in 2015, burning down three dozen state laws and tearing up 50 million ballots, the GOP's reaction was straightforward. Outrage. With a handful of exceptions, the response that echoed across the two coasts was a collective "How dare they?" As far as Republicans were concerned, what the five justices did on that June day was a betrayal of the people, our system of government, and the pillar that's upheld society since the beginning of time. "It's an injustice," they railed. Now, seven years later, they finally have a chance to prove it. The question is: will they?

Keep in mind that when the Supreme Court redefined marriage for America in 2015, we became only the 23rd country out of 195 to do so, and only one of seven to have it imposed on us by a court. Still today, there are only 33 countries that have gone down this path of redefining marriage. 

But as time has gone on, Republicans seem to have gotten increasingly comfortable letting the court decide an issue they argued was rightly theirs. That shock was driven home Tuesday when 47 House members walked away from the party’s principles and platform to cast a vote for same-sex marriage. The list included a surprising number of our movement’s friends, men and women we never mistook as anything but conservative. Now, Senate Majority Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), smelling blood in the water, is eager to drive an even deeper wedge — insisting he’ll move forward with his own vote if he can find 10 Republicans foolish enough to endorse it.

Twenty-four hours later, at least four Republicans have taken the bait, walking into a political trap that could very well eat into the margins the GOP needs in November. To no one’s surprise, liberal Republicans Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) are on board, as well as outgoing Senator Rob Portman (Ohio). But the real bombshells started dropping Wednesday, when more conservatives seemed to be testing the waters on a radical issue that seven years ago they vehemently opposed. Names like Roy Blunt (Mo.), Joni Ernst (Iowa), and Thom Tillis (N.C.) started popping up in news stories as possible “yes”es. (Read more here) 

- Oh Lord, we repent that this Congress has now fallen so short of the truth of Your Word, bringing judgment upon our land! The Word of God and Your truths cannot be negotiated away on the floor of the Senate, because Your Word is non-negotiable!

Lord God, we ask that You speak to the hearts of these senators, causing each one to repent, and to turn again, upholding Your Word in all matters, and especially in the matter of saying "no" to "gay marriage!" In Your Mighty Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!

- "Male and female created he them . . ." (Genesis 5:2
In Context: Data Collection
It has been a heated Congressional work period this month, especially with reaction to Supreme Court opinions. It's important to remember while bills become law in sprints, laws are applied over much longer periods of time.

An underlying theme emerging this week was data collection.

While Democrats have been quick to halt any data collection on anyone seeking the shedding of innocent blood in their womb through abortion, there is a lot of other data they are more than ready for the government to collect. This may be based on fears that since Roe was incorrectly based on privacy, then the overturning of Roe supposedly implies the overturning of privacy.

Democrats are more than eager to have data collected on those people exercising their right to free speech in elections through campaign finance disclosure laws. They argue that “money isn't speech,” but when they decline to recognize is there's no speech without money: every bit of speech can be assigned a monetary value in court, and then any laws controlling money control speech. Even if the matter is “only” disclosure and not actual spending limits, that still forces people, as Senate Republican Leader McConnell put it this week, “to have to either abandon their privacy or abandon the public square.”

Democrats introduced a bill to collect data on undocumented immigrants. Even if one argues that illegal immigrants are not entitled to the same legal protections as American citizens, if they later become citizens, then there will then have been data collected on people who are American citizens. The same risk applies to biometric tracking of illegal immigrants.

The Senate subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development held a hearing on “Opportunities and Challenges in Addressing Homelessness,” or as it was first listed, “Hearings to examine opportunities and challenges in addressing homelessness, including S.2182, to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a national evictions database.” “Data” is mentioned 72 times in the bill.

The interesting thing about laws around data, technology and power, is the traditional dividing lines of political and policymaking alliances can be completely rewritten. Leader McConnell noted, “The pro-intimidation, anti-privacy modern left wants less privacy surrounding the First Amendment. It doesn't take much connecting the dots to see why. But even the liberal ACLU warned years ago that what liberals want here ‘unconstitutionally infringes on freedom of political speech and the right to associational privacy.’ That is the ACLU, on the same side as myself.”

This has large implications for our prayers over Congress and the laws it makes. The conclusions are not foregone, and our prayers indeed make a difference. Don't write off any Member as being a guaranteed vote for or against a God-honoring position and vote on bills in Congress. The times may be unstable, but the Lord can use this to direct this Nation toward his purposes.

Father, build our faith that You have much work to do in Congress, and You want us to call on You to make it happen and have full understanding of Your purposes and ways in these times.

“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” (Proverbs 21:1)

Tim McGhee
CHPP Legislative Analyst, Pray for Congress
2022 Congressional Elections
Today's Focus is on the State Primaries & Runoffs
July 26, 2022:
Alabama
August 3, 2022:
Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Washington
To learn more, 
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Daily DigestsHouseSenatePrayersCommittee Reports

SenateDaily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined

Senate confirms Childs, possible future Supreme Court pick, to DC Circuit (64-34)

Senate votes to proceed to bill to help semi-conductor industry (H.R. 4346)

HouseWeekly Leader ColloquyBills • Actions passed

House approves resolution supporting Finland, Sweden joining NATO; 18 Republicans vote ‘no’ (H.Res. 1130)

House passes bill codifying same-sex marriage (H.R. 8404) in wake of abortion rulingBiden backs billWhite House urges Senate to passHouse-Passed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ About Complying With WokenessFreedom Caucus lobbies against same-sex marriage bill despite chair voting for it

House approves Missouri’s Gateway Arch to be illuminated in colors of Ukrainian flag (H.R. 7002)

House approves over $400 billion of government funding in ‘minibus’ package (H.R. 8294)

House passes bill to protect access to contraceptives (H.R. 8373) • Bill Text, Floor Debatebill could include abortion, denies conscience rights, and enshrines abortion funding
National Security

Senate NDAA has $13 billion extra for defense inflation (S. 4543) • bill signals opposition to Pentagon's extremism efforts

Our national security requires an independent, robust supply chain

FCC Reminds Congress That $1.9B Isn't Enough to Replace Huawei, ZTE Equipment


Foreign Policy

Ukraine's first lady appeals to Congress for more aid: ‘I am asking for weapons’

Senators introduce bipartisan resolution recognizing Russian acts in Ukraine as genocide (S.Res. 713)

Pelosi affirms support for labeling Russia a sponsor of terrorism

Biden says military wary of Pelosi going to TaiwanBiden: Military thinks potential Pelosi trip to Taiwan is ‘not a good idea’Pelosi says Biden has not talked to her about potential Taiwan tripFriction between Biden and Pelosi spills into public over speaker's Taiwan trip


Constitution

Jimmy Carter, James Baker call for reforms to 'antiquated, muddled' Electoral Count ActSenators unveil bipartisan legislation to reform Electoral Count Act (S. 4573) • Still needs improvement


Immigration

House Democrats introduce 'rolling registry' bill for undocumented immigrants (H.R. 8433)


Budget

Sen. Mike Braun proposes balanced budget, keeps tax cuts, military spending (S.Con.Res. 43) • Senate rejected consideration, 34-63


Tax Policy

Senate Democrats Push Small-Business Tax HikeSen. Rand Paul Warns Against Democrats’ Plan to Raise Taxes Amid Inflation


Federal Spending

House appropriations bill sprint seeks to buck recent history

Leave It to Congress to Drop Ball on CHIPS Act Semiconductor Subsidies

Biden asks Congress for $37 billion to fight crime ahead of midterm elections

Medicare Savings Should Be Used for Improving Medicare, Not Funding ACA

Build Back Better is Better off DeadSenate Republicans ready grenades against Democrats’ dwindling dream billDems second-guessing their strategic decisions


Monetary Policy

Rand Paul Blames Biden, Dems as Inflation Hammers Small Businesses


Executive

Democratic senators, House lawmakers urge Biden to declare national climate emergency'Congress is not acting as it should': Biden teases more climate executive action, labels climate change an ‘emergency,’ stopping short of declarationBiden disappoints activists

Congress should curtail the president's emergency powers

Republicans accuse Gensler and SEC of stonewalling on climate rule records

House Oversight chair calls on HHS to address 'barriers' to monkeypox treatmentsSenate health chair says she's 'concerned' about U.S. monkeypox responseCalifornia Democrat presses Biden administration for more monkeypox vaccines

Ron Johnson won't back US attorney nominee over deleted Jan. 6 tweets: 'This is terrorism'

Raskin says he’s ‘impatient’ with pace of DOJ’s Jan. 6 investigation


Supreme Court

Ted Cruz says Supreme Court was 'clearly wrong' in 2015 marriage decision, says marriage, like abortion, should be left to states

House Democrats tout bill to add four seats to Supreme Court (H.R. 2584)


Justice

As Hate Crimes Pile Up Against Churches and Pregnancy Centers, Hawley Cracks Down


Commerce Policy

House Democrats thank corporations for covering abortion travel costs

How Congress' dream of a China confrontation got guttedIntel blackmails Congress in favor of the Chinese Communist PartyPolitics, not economics, motivates semiconductor subsidies

Democrats press Army Corps to end general permitting for oil and gas projectsBill could increase Louisiana's revenues from oil, gas and wind energy (S. 2130)

Lawmakers want to expand affordable housing. Communities say, ‘Not in my back yard’

Klobuchar asks FTC to investigate Amazon's $3.9 billion move to acquire One Medical

A nationwide ban on workplace nondisclosure agreements is unlawful and unhelpful (H.R. 8227, S. 4524)

Georgia Republicans press MLB commissioner over All-Star Game response to Georgia election law


Health Care Policy

Biden official urges caution on classifying fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Senate Democrats roll out long-awaited bill to legalize marijuana (S. 4591)

Congressional Republicans Propose Big Health Care Reform


Technology Policy

Warren, Markey press student surveillance platforms on reproductive health data


Congress

Katko endorses Joyce to succeed him as head of centrist House Republican group

Capitol Police: Colbert team disruption led staffer to lock door 'for safety' and make emergency call'Late Show' staffers arrested at Capitol won't be prosecutedFederal prosecutors drop charges

Paul Pelosi's trading demonstrates the need to toughen up the STOCK Act

Twitter won't remove Marjorie Taylor Greene anti-transgender tweets

Heritage Foundation files ethics complaint against CA Democratic Rep. Katie Porter

House GOP lawmakers applaud Pence for his role on Jan. 6

Testing positive: DemingsJan. 6 committee chairmanSens. Carper, Smith, Democratic congressman

House staff to unionizeStaffers at eight House offices become first
Pending Activity
Committee Activity

Senate panel advances Finland, Sweden NATO bid

Army tells House panel of enormous personnel shortfalls

Buttigieg spars with lawmaker suggesting invocation of 25th Amendment for Biden

Congress needs to take disaster planning seriously, Modernization panel says

House committee advances bill to ban assault weapons (H.R. 1808) • Gun control activist David Hogg escorted out of hearing by security

Buffalo mayor calls for federal recovery funds for mass shooting

Community Health Care for Veterans Could Be Limited, Says VA Secretary

'Unusual': Secret Service lawyering up, Jan. 6 committee member saysSecret Service turned over one text after records requestNational Archives demands answersTrump: ‘I want the Secret Service tapes far more’ than the Jan. 6 committee‘We may lose the ability to leave’: committee plays radio call from Vice President’s security detailPence security detail feared for livescommittee zeroes in on Kevin McCarthy attempts to reach Trump during attackMcEnany: Trump asked for list of Senators to call as mob breached CapitolThe Jan. 6 committee makes Jan. 7 — and beyond — matterSeven moments6 TakeawaysFive takeaways‘Sprint through the finish’: Why the Jan. 6 committee isn't nearly doneThe next chapter for the Jan. 6 committeeJan. 6 panel shows few signs of slowing down despite midterm risksCheney says Jan. 6 panel will hold more hearings in September

Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt chargesBannon calls for new Jan. 6 committee to deliver 'crushing blow' to Democrats


Floor Outlook

Senate

Chips-plus’ bill passage slips to next week in Senate (H.R. 4346)

Schumer says he’s working on timing of same-sex marriage bill to get needed Senate GOP supportSenate Democrats aren't rushing a House-passed bill (H.R. 8404) • key Senate Republican votesJohnson signals support

House of Representatives

House Dems still wrangling the votes for an assault weapons ban (H.R. 1808)
3 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2022

Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany S. 3373, Protecting Our Gold Star Families Education Act (the legislative vehicle for the Honoring Our PACT Act).

At 5:30 p.m., Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Schumer motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4346, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (the legislative vehicle for the CHIPS Act of 2022), with Schumer Amendment 5135.

Amendment 5135 Table of Contents

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Armed Services
To receive a closed briefing onIndo-Pacific policy and operations.

Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in U.S. diplomacy and development.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Investigations
Hearings to examine corruption, abuse, and misconduct at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine fighting fentanyl, focusing on the Federal response to a growing crisis.

Judiciary
Hearings to examine law enforcement officer safety, focusing on protecting those who protect and serve.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine fairness in financial services, focusing on racism and discrimination in banking.

Judiciary
Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism
Hearings to examine decriminalizing cannabis at the Federal level, focusing on necessary steps to address past harms.

Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.


Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine United States national security and economic statecraft, focusing on ensuring U.S. global leadership for the 21st century.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Business meeting to consider
S. 1628, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors,
S. 3663, to protect the safety of children on the internet, the nominations of
David P. Pekoske, of Maryland, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, and
Donald R. Cravins, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Minority Business Development, and
Susie Feliz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary, both of the Department of Commerce.

Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine the development of projects and implementation of policies that support carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

Judiciary
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations.

Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Puneet Talwar, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco,
Jonathan Henick, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan, and
Lesslie Viguerie, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, all of the Department of State.

Indian Affairs
An oversight hearing to examine select provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.

Foreign Relations
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2023 for Africa.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Hearings to examine opportunities and barriers to entrepreneurship for returning citizens and justice impacted individuals.

Veterans' Affairs
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations.


Thursday, July 28, 2022

Judiciary
Business meeting to consider
S. 4430, to amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, andthe nominations of
Rachel Bloomekatz, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit,
Ana C. Reyes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, and
Gregory J. Haanstad, of Wisconsin, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Armed Services
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Milancy Danielle Harris, of Virginia, and
Radha Iyengar Plumb, of New York, both to be a Deputy Under Secretary, and
Brendan Owens, of Virginia, and Laura Taylor-Kale, of California, both to be an Assistant Secretary, all of the Department of Defense.

Energy and Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Hearings to examine
S. 3145, to amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas,
S. 3543, to support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies,
S. 3719, to establish the Southwestern Power Administration Fund,
S. 3740, to provide for a comprehensive and integrative program to accelerate microelectronics research and development at the Department of Energy,
S. 3769, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve the weatherization assistance program,
S. 3856, to prohibit the importation of uranium from the Russian Federation,
S. 4038, to increase the production and use of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel,
S. 4061, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards,
S. 4066, to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to accelerate the availability of commercially produced high-assay, low-enriched uranium in the United States and to make high-assay, low-enriched uranium produced from Department of Energy inventories available for use in advanced nuclear reactors,
S. 4280, to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and an original bill entitled, "to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste".

Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
William H. Duncan, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador,
Hugo F. Rodriguez, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua,
Candace A. Bond, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and
Heide B. Fulton, of West Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, all of the Department of State.

Aging
Hearings to examine accessible Federal technology for people with disabilities, older americans, and veterans.

Finance
Hearings to examine the nomination of Douglas J. McKalip, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Shefali Razdan Duggal, of California, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Carrin F. Patman, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland,
Gautam A. Rana, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, and
Angela Price Aggeler, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of
North Macedonia, all of the Department of State.
From the floor colloquy:
Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, the House will meet at 12 p.m. for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed, as usual, to 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. I reiterate that because that's 2 hours earlier than the usual meeting, but we have a lot of business to do. So the House on Wednesday and Thursday will meet at 10 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the scheduled last day of the session before the August break, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business.

Next week, pending action of the Senate, hopefully, the House will consider the CHIPS Plus legislation to combat inflation by easing supply chain bottlenecks and semiconductors that are critical components in everything from cars to dishwashers to small electronics. Essentially, all of that, so many things that we use, rely on having chip presence. That will help lower costs for Americans and increase supplies. This bill also will authorize a generational shift in research and innovation in America, helping ensure the next big ideas will start here, and, importantly, stay here.

The House will also consider H.R. 5118, the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act. All of us have seen the awful drought and wildfires that are occurring in the West and in other parts of the country, actually. A package of bills aimed at helping those living in Western States meet the challenges of fire and drought exacerbated by the climate crisis will be in that legislation. It would save lives, property, farms, and businesses from damage and destruction from fire and extreme drought.

The House will also consider, Mr. Speaker, Representative Kildee's bill, the Susan Muffley Act, to restore retirement benefits for over 20,000 hardworking Delphi salaried employees. That is a bipartisan bill.

We will also consider Representative Quigley's H.R. 263, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which would ban the private ownership of big cats and bring an end to the harmful cub petting industry in an effort to enhance the safety of our communities. You may not think about this, but law enforcement has indicated this is a significant issue for them because they are the ones that are called in to handle it. This is an effort to enhance the safety of our communities and protect first responders and safeguard these wild animals. The other reason it is on is because the Senate has asked, and I think there is a possibility that they will pass this through their unanimous consent process.

Representative Jayapal's bill, H.R. 3771, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, will also be on the floor to raise awareness regarding the alarming rate of heart disease in the South Asian community and invest in reversing this trend.

Lastly, I would say that we are going to have Representative Liz Cheney's H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act, which would further extend critical telehealth policies implemented during the pandemic, while also making it easier for seniors, especially those in rural areas, to access emergency healthcare technology.

Additionally, Mr. Speaker, the House may consider public safety legislation, including legislation marked up yesterday by the House Judiciary Committee (Assault Weapons Ban) with a focus, as well, on accountability in terms of enforcement.

The House will consider bills under suspension of the rules, of course. The complete list of suspension bills will be announced by the close of business today.

As always, additional legislative items are possible, particularly in this last week for us of our planned session prior to the August break.

TUESDAY, JULY 26TH

On Tuesday, 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. Members are advised that the vote series on Tuesday may be longer than usual.


Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 6552 – Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith / Foreign Affairs Committee)

2) H.R. 6845 – Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

3) H.R. 7569 – Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022 (Sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

4) H.R. 6933 – Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 (Sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

5) H.R. 7289 – Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

6) H.R. 3952 – NOAA Chief Scientist Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mikie Sherrill / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

7) H.R. 7361 – National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Feenstra / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

8) H.R. 3588 – Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

9) H.R. 7180 – Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Cognitive Research Act (Sponsored by Rep. Anthony Gonzalez / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)

10) H.R. 7132 – Safe Connections Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster / Energy and Commerce Committee)

11) H.R. 7624 – Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Doyle / Energy and Commerce Committee)

12) H.R. 4990 – ITS Codification Act (Sponsored by Rep. Buddy Carter / Energy and Commerce Committee)

13) H.R. 5313 – Reeses Law (Sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly / Energy and Commerce Committee)

14) H.R. 4551 – RANSOMWARE Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis / Energy and Commerce Committee)

15) H.R. 3962 – SECURE Notarization Act of 2022 (Sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean / Energy and Commerce Committee)

16) H.R. 8454 – Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (Sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer / Energy and Commerce Committee)

17) H.R. 623 – Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Wexton / Energy and Commerce Committee)

18) H.R. 7734 – Timely Delivery of Bank Secrecy Act Reports Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters / Financial Services Committee)

19) H.R. 1057 – Greatest Generation of Commemorative Coin Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Marcy Kaptur / Financial Services Committee)

20) H.R. 310 – To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Stephen Lynch / Financial Services Committee)

21) H.R. 5128 – Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne / Financial Services Committee)

22) H.R. 7981 – Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean / Financial Services Committee)

23) H.R. 7733 – CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver / Financial Services Committee)

24) H.R. 4586 – Risk-Based Credit Examination Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner / Financial Services Committee)

25) H.R. 6528 – Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres / Financial Services Committee)

26) H.R. 4590 – Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jake Auchincloss / Financial Services Committee)

27) H.R. 4227 – Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth / Financial Services Committee)


WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK

On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.

On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Members are advised that votes on Friday could occur later than usual.

H.R. 3771 – South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal / Energy and Commerce Committee)

H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse / Natural Resources Committee)

H.R. 6929 – Susan Muffley Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dan Kildee / Ways and Means / Education and Labor Committee)

H.R. 4040 – Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID19 Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Liz Cheney / Energy and Commerce Committee)

H.R. 263 – Big Cat Public Safety Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley / Natural Resources Committee)


Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 7283 – STREAM Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Matt Cartwright / Natural Resources Committee)

2) H.R. 5093 – Wind River Administrative Site Conveyance Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler / Natural Resources Committee)


Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to Investing in Domestic Semiconductor Supply


Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to Public Safety


Additional Legislative Items Are Possible


Text of Bills for the Week of July 25, 2022
MondayJuly 25, 2022

Ensuring a Successful Military to Civilian Transition for Servicemembers in Southern Alabama
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Source: House.gov


TuesdayJuly 26, 2022

• H.R. 4040 — Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID19 — Act of 2021;
• H.R. 263 — Big Cat Public Safety Act

Committee on Rules

Source: House.gov


WednesdayJuly 27, 2022

HR 2021, To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. "Environmental Justice For All Act"
Committee on Natural Resources

Full Committee Hearing - Combatting the Threats to U.S. National Security from the Proliferation of Foreign Commercial Spyware
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)

Markup on Various Measures
Committee on Financial Services

• H.R. 7946, the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022;
• H.R. 2920, the American Families United Act;
• H.Res. 1238, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the October 4, 2021 memorandum issued by the Attorney General entitled Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff;
• H.Res. 1239, Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the October 4, 2021 memorandum issued by the Attorney General entitled Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff; and H.Res. 1241, Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to immigration enforcement and border security.

Committee on the Judiciary

Challenges Facing Global Food Security
Committee on Foreign Affairs

A Growing Threat: Foreign and Domestic Sources of Disinformation
Subcommittee on Elections (Committee on House Administration)

Examining the Practices and Profits of Gun Manufacturers
Committee on Oversight and Reform

Protecting Our Veterans: Patient Safety and Electronic Health Record Modernization Program
Subcommittee on Technology Modernization (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Leveraging the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: The Role of the SBAs Bond Guarantee Program
Committee on Small Business

Assessing CBPs Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations (Committee on Homeland Security)

Source: House.gov


ThursdayJuly 28, 2022

FITARA 14.0
Subcommittee on Government Operations (Committee on Oversight and Reform)

"What's the Big Idea? Innovative Approaches to Fixing Congress"
Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

Exploring Cyber Space: Cybersecurity Issues for Civil and Commercial Space Systems
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)

An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program
Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research (Committee on Agriculture)

Building a Modern Economic Foundation: Economic Security and Income Support for 21st Century America
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth

Preventing Polluters from Getting Government Contracts: Bureau of Land Managements Corporate Exclusions Lists
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Natural Resources)

Oversight of the Department of Justice National Security Division
Committee on the Judiciary

Progress Made? Ending Sexual Harassment at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)

Essential but Undervalued: Examining Workplace Protections for Domestic Workers
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections (Committee on Education and Labor)

The Independent State Legislature Theory and its Potential to Disrupt our Democracy
Committee on House Administration

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5549
Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources)

Toxic Air: How Leaded Aviation Fuel Is Poisoning Americas Children
Subcommittee on Environment (Committee on Oversight and Reform)

Source: House.gov
Our Weekly Call to Repentance

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


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". . . 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)

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