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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  June 17, 2023 On this Father's Day weekend, we want to share this glorious testimony with all of you, proving that our loving Father DOES watch over all of his children: Boy Says Jesus Held Him in a Pool Drowning Accident, Asks Why Jesus Has ‘Scratches on His Hands?’ > > > Go here. Source: The Epoch Times  Be sure to plan now on joining us for our weekly, CHPP national conference call, this Monday, June 19th, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Our theme this week is to celebrate LIFE on this, the anniversary of the ending of Roe v Wade! Praise the Lord! Our speakers are Jerry & Karen Ellard, whose mission is "To awaken God's people with heaven's sound releasing breakthrough in the United States, Israel and the nations." You can learn more about the Ellards' ministry by going here. Come join us in an evening of WORSHIP and PRAISE, together! Date: Monday, June 19th, 2023 TIme: 8:00 p.m. EDT Conference number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 596968# 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, June 17, 2023 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) > > > Please note: we will publish the Brief this Monday, even though it falls on a federal holiday; but the release will be later in the day. "We the People" "Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ" US Government Hit in Global Hacking Campaign   The nation’s cyber watchdog agency reported that the U.S. government was the target of a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software on June 15. However, the agency does not anticipate the attack to have a significant impact. Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), said in a statement that several federal agencies had been compromised after the discovery of a vulnerability in the file transfer software MOVEit. CISA did not identify the affected agencies or specify how they were affected. It did not respond promptly to requests for additional comment. Progress Software Corp’s (PRGS.O) MOVEit is typically utilized by businesses to transmit files between partners and customers. Progress stock declined by 4%. The online extortion group Cl0p, which has claimed responsibility for the MOVEit breach, has stated in the past that it would not use any data stolen from government agencies. The group wrote that government agencies, cities, and police services shouldn’t worry because they had already erased the data. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.   Lord God, according to this article, this cyberattack against our government agencies was, indeed, halted before it could do more damage. We ask that those who are in the "tech world" would learn from this threat, and that the knowledge gained would strengthen our protection in the future. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer, amen and amen. - “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven."      (Matthew 18:19)     House Targets Federal Agencies, Votes to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling The House of Representatives voted on June 15 to approve a bill that could significantly shift federal regulatory authority away from the executive branch to Congress. Lawmakers voted for the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, known as SOPRA, in a 220–211 vote. Most Republicans voted in favor of the measure, while most Democrats voted against it. According to an analysis provided by the Congressional Budget Office (pdf), the bill, HR 288, would authorize federal courts to review agency rules and “decide all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions and rules, without deferring to previous legal determinations by the agency.” Under the bill, according to the analysis, “federal courts could overturn some agency decisions that they would have upheld under current law,” and some of the “decisions could affect federal spending by overturning regulations that affect direct spending, revenues, and spending subject to appropriation.” Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.), the sponsor of the measure, said a 1984 Supreme Court ruling—Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.—that created the principle of “Chevron deference” has essentially given the executive branch of the government significantly more authority than he believes is warranted under the Constitution. He argued that federal agencies have essentially superseded Congress by using the Chevron doctrine, violating the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers clause. “Since 1984, when the Supreme Court ruled that courts must defer to an agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute rather than what Congress intended, the executive branch has begun usurping the legislative branch to issue regulations with the force of law,” Fitzgerald said on June 15. “It is certainly not what our founders intended.” (The Epoch Times) Read more here. - Father God, we thank You for the passage of the Separation of Powers Restoration Act in the House, and we now ask that this bill also be passed in the Senate. It is surely time for the three branches of our government to be restored to their functions, according to our Constitution. Thank You, Lord, amen and amen! - "(For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us);" (Isaiah 33:22)  Tony PERKINS: With Our Kids at Stake, There Is No Retreat from Here . . . Under an extreme rewrite of California’s Family Code, it would be considered a violation of a child’s “health, safety, and welfare” not to embrace a minor’s gender identity. In plain terms, it would be child abuse. It doesn’t matter if the parents have legitimate religious objections, or if their belief system says gender is determined by biology. If this policy becomes law, Bible-believing Christians will be considered a threat to their children in California, and officials will threaten to remove their kids from the home because of it.  Unfortunately for Americans, this isn’t the movement of a few unhinged progressives. It’s the fruit of radicalism that we see at the very top of the Democratic Party. When the president of the free world calls parents’ opposition to this dangerous ideology “hysterical,” “ugly,” and “cruel,” we are in treacherous times indeed.  So while some moms and dads may be tempted to think, “It’s not going to happen to my kids,” it’s time to wake up. This is coming — if it’s not already there — to your community. It’s coming for your children, your grandchildren.  Now is the time for every Bible-believing, God-fearing Christian in America to draw a bright red spritual line. You cannot be a spectator watching this and remain in step with the Lord and His word. In this, President Biden is right: There is a battle for the soul of this nation and its children, and we need to realize that it has eternal significance and consequences.  Frankly, we live in a time that’s unprecedented in all of human history. Never has the world seen this type of attack on children and on the rights of parents to protect them, as God has intended us to do (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 11:18-20) — to teach them, to train them, to nurture them.  The time has come for parents to rise up and reclaim their rightful role. “This is the hill we have to die on,” Burt urged. “We cannot let them take our kids.”  In other words, “There is no retreat from here. You must fight where you stand.”  (The Washington Stand) Read more here.  June 16, 2023 It is now time to take a stand for godliness in the midst of perverseness. The thrust for the transgender/homosexual agenda will not stop. There are those who have made it their life calling. Your life calling should be one of righteousness and purity – all the while LOVING the unlovely. My Son was the “friend of sinners” – be that, but also take a societal stand for My ways. LOVE and preach the truth – help them to think differently. Mark 6:12 (AMP) “So they went out and preached that men should repent [that is, think differently, recognize sin, turn away from it, and live changed lives].”  > > > Submitted by Robin Robinson Bohlin, Fullness in Christ Ministries  End of Week Wrap Up Published by Gary Bauer American Values The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to prevent the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves.  It remains to be seen if Schumer’s Senate will act on the bill.  The number of major corporations bragging about their efforts on behalf of woke DEI and ESG agendas has fallen dramatically – down 31% over the past year.   Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four parental rights bills into law.  The legislation provides greater transparency in school curricula, removes inappropriate books from school libraries and provides greater support to special needs students.  Gov. Abbott also signed legislation banning DEI offices at colleges and universities, a tremendous move to lower tuition costs by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, as well as divisiveness on campus.  Amid the ongoing backlash against transgender insanity, Bud Light has lost its crown as the best-selling beer in America.  Minority communities are resisting “Pride Month.”  Contributions may be mailed to the following address: Campaign for Working Families PO Box 1222 Merrifield, VA  22116-1222 SIGN UP FOR GARY BAUER'S "END OF DAY REPORT". Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 6/12 (PDF) • T 6/13 (PDF) • W 6/14 (PDF) • Th 6/15 (PDF) • F 6/16 (PDF) — Committee Reports Senate Digest — Monday, 6/12/2023 • Floor Log McConnell: Hernan Vera, nominated to the bench in the Central District of California, 'doesn't just oppose enforcing immigration laws; he opposes enforcing laws illegal immigrants have broken after they have arrived.' Senate confirms ACLU attorney Dale Ho to New York Southern District court (Nomination) Digest — Tuesday, 6/13/2023 • Floor Log 51-48, Senate confirmed the nomination of Hernan D. Vera, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California. US Senate confirms Bernstein as top White House economist Senator Schmitt's first speech on the Senate floor Digest — Wednesday, 6/14/2023 • Floor Log US Senate confirms first Muslim woman federal judge Digest — Thursday, 6/15/2023 • Floor Log Digest — Friday, 6/16/2023 House — Bills Digest — Monday, 6/12/2023 Digest — Tuesday, 6/13/2023 House passes Abraham Accords special envoy bill (H.R. 3099, 6/12 Floor Debate) House approves pistol brace legislation that was at the center of conservative revolt (H.J.Res. 44, Floor Debate) • WH: Biden would veto it House fails to override Biden veto on DC accountability bill (H.J.Res. 42, Floor Debate) House returns to gas stoves, passing bill to block federal ban (H.R. 1615, Floor Debate) House passes resolution calling on Putin to release reporter Gershkovich and others (H.Res. 377, Floor Debate) Digest — Wednesday, 6/14/2023 House GOP votes to increase congressional authority over federal rulemaking (H.R. 277, Floor Debate) • Mr. Good of Virginia offered an amendment to “make any agency rule that increases access to abortion subject to congressional review.” Floor Debate; the amendment failed 211-223 • WH: Biden would veto the bill Second bill to extinguish gas stove crackdown passes House (H.R. 1640, Floor Debate) WH: The Biden Administration “does not support any attempt to ban the use of gas stoves” and “strongly opposes” H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. House blocks resolution to censure Adam Schiff (H.Res. 489, Floor Debate) • Republicans break ranks, 20 voted to block censure resolution Digest — Thursday, 6/15/2023 House passes Separation of Powers Restoration Act (H.R. 288, Floor Debate) Digest — Friday, 6/16/2023 Majority Leader Recap Congress Last Week National Security / Military Senate Democrats see roadblocks to 702 reauthorization (warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals) without reforms China ‘Very Likely’ Exploiting Border Chaos, likely sending military personnel into US, Homeland chair says White House blasts Tuberville's hold on military nominations which is in response to the Administration's policy on abortion in the military Foreign Policy U.S. senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over blocking Sweden's NATO bid Tax Policy US House Republicans unveil broad package of tax cuts Federal Spending National debt hits $32 trillion two weeks after debt ceiling deal Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Billions of Dollars in Financial Benefits House Republicans target deeper spending cuts • Chair Kay Granger adds powerful voice McConnell: 'most of the money that has been appropriated for Ukraine's security assistance doesn't actually go to Ukraine; it gets invested in American defense manufacturing' House lawmakers want 5.2 percent pay raise for troops Medicaid spending for illegal immigrants more than doubled in FY2021 to $7B: House Homeland Chair Bipartisan bill would fund suicide prevention for first responders (S. 1925) Executive GOP Rep. Jordan mulls White House subpoena for censorship records The surprising corner of the Senate that's sinking Biden nominees Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Resolution Condemns SPLC Attack on Concerned Parents (H.Res. 518) Bill Aimed at Protecting Student Loan Borrowers, Taxpayers (H.R. 4144) Commerce Policy Sen. Gillibrand introduces bill to protect older Americans in the workplace (S. 1979, H.R. 4120) Cruz, Graham, Grassley join Democrats to advance journalism antitrust bill (S. 1094) US Senate leaders unveil $107 billion aviation policy bill (S. 1939) Health Care Policy CBO Health Policy Analysis Education Policy University To Close Confucius Institute Under Pressure From China Select Committee Chairman Congress House Freedom Caucus gets two new members GOP rep, who was seriously injured in a fall, the Congressional Baseball Game starting pitcher (C-SPAN coverage) Pending Activity Committee Activity Wyden, Blumenthal investigate PGA Tour partnership with LIV Golf FAA reauthorization bill markup stalled in Senate committee amid pilot training (Meeting) House panel votes to raise commercial pilot retirement age to 67 (H.R. 3935, Summary) • Pilot associations concerned about safety Ways and Means Committee Passes Tax Cuts for Working Families Act (H.R. 3936) Culture war fights, China dominate 7 initial defense bill markups ‘Catastrophic Consequences’: Top US Grid Official Sounds The Alarm On Coal And Gas Power Plant Closures (Hearing, Testimony, Listen) • Later that same day, another committee's subcommittee on energy held a hearing on “The Limitless Potential of Fusion Energy” House Judiciary Committee discusses the rise of retail theft (Hearing) House Judiciary expands probe into banks sharing data with FBI House GOP seeks records of Hunter Biden's relationship with Russian oligarch • House Republicans Order Hunter Biden’s Ex-Business Partner To Testify Walensky faces COVID-19 panel for final time as CDC director (Hearing) House inches closer to Mayorkas impeachment (Hearing) Battle over parties’ share of earmarks erupts in House panel (Hearing) House committee voices backing for initial Taiwan-U.S. trade deal (H.R. 4004, Meeting) House Republicans set to mark up spending bills at levels within debt ceiling deal caps House panel to vote on cryptocurrency bill in coming weeks: lawmaker (after lawmakers return to work on July 11) Floor Outlook House of Representatives CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of June 19, 2023 Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Julie Rikelman, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation thereon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 6/15, Senate began consideration of: The nomination of Natasha C. Merle, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York Treaty Doc. 112-8, US-Chile tax treaty House Floor Schedule TUESDAY, JUNE 20 On Tuesday, the House will meet at noon 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 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Hern / Committee on Ways and Means / Committee on Education and the Workforce ) Legislation that may be considered: Veto message to accompany H.J. Res. 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans" ( Sponsored by Rep. Good / Education and the Workforce Committee ) THURSDAY, JUNE 22 On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.Res. 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States ( Sponsored by Rep. Miller-Meeks / Education and the Workforce Committee ) FRIDAY, JUNE 23 On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 3564 Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Davidson / Financial Services Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of June 19, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Thursday, June 22, 2023 Friday, June 23, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday — June 20, 2023 Wednesday — June 21, 2023 Thursday — June 22, 2023 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." 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