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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  June 3, 2023 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 3, 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" Today's Top Story : Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says > > > A note from the editor: this article ran early this year, but we feel that it is time to pray over this news again. Thank you all for spreading this word, so that we may all wisely choose where -- and where not -- we will take our pharmacy business.  Mifepristone, the first of two drugs in medication abortions, previously had to be dispensed only by clinics, doctors or a few mail-order pharmacies. Now, if local drugstores or chains like CVS agree to certain rules, they can provide it. For the first time, retail pharmacies, from corner drugstores to major chains like CVS and Walgreens, will be allowed to offer abortion pills in the United States under a regulatory change made Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration. The action could significantly expand access to abortion through medication. Until now, mifepristone — the first pill used in the two-drug medication abortion regimen — could be dispensed only by a few mail-order pharmacies or by specially certified doctors or clinics. Under the new F.D.A. rules, patients will still need a prescription from a certified health care provider, but any pharmacy that agrees to accept those prescriptions and abide by certain other criteria can dispense the pills in its stores and by mail order. The change comes as abortion pills, already used in more than half of pregnancy terminations in the U.S., are becoming even more sought after in the aftermath of last year’s Supreme Court decision overturning the federal right to abortion. With conservative states banning or sharply restricting abortion, the pills have increasingly become the focus of political and legal battles, which may influence a pharmacy’s decision about whether or not to dispense the medication. The F.D.A. did not issue an announcement but updated its website to reflect the decision and added to a series of questions and answers. (New York Times) Read more here. - Lord God, as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overruled Roe v. Wade, we are grieved that the enemy has found another way for women in America to legally perform abortions through the purchase of this medication. We now ask that You would help each of us to carefully weigh our own shopping behavior when it comes to purchasing medications.  It is clear and on public record that both CVS and Walgreens will sell this abortificant; help us to know where else to turn so that our medical needs will yet be met, honoring LIFE. We offer this prayer, Mighty God, in Your wonderful name, amen and amen! - "This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live."  (Deuteronomy 30:19 )   Chick-fil-A has been woke for years. You just didn’t want to believe it When the rest of the world lost its corporate marbles, conservatives liked to think that there was one place that would never let them down: Chick-fil-A. As far as they were concerned, the churchgoers’ chicken of choice had been solidly built on Truett Cathy’s strong family values. While other CEOs took their brands in wildly liberal directions, Christians took solace in the fact that at least one franchise could stand against the mob. Now, with the news that Chick-fil-A is catering to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) crowd, customers feel deeply betrayed. But the reality is, the chicken empire’s capitulation started years before this. Those of us who’ve watched Chick-fil-A up close know the company’s moral compromise didn’t happen overnight. For groups like Family Research Council, the bloom was off the nugget as far back as November of 2019 when, after years of holding the line, Chick-fil-A decided to put as much distance between Christians and their brand as possible. To most people in the public square, the U-turn was completely unexpected. Chick-fil-A had already endured years of LGBT abuse, surviving movements to ban them from airports, rest stops, and college campuses. Despite the attacks, the Cathys didn’t just weather the storm, they thrived in it — doubling sales since the moment liberals decided it was a “controversy” to give to religious charities with biblical views. Then, well into their heroic pushback — for no apparent reason — Chick-fil-A abruptly caved to the leftist pressure. In a punch to the gut of their loyal base, management announced that they were ending donations to faith-based groups like the Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes because their positions on marriage and sexuality were too “controversial.”  “If Chick-fil-A thinks that caving to PC pressure will help them grow as a company, they might want to check with the folks over at the Boy Scouts to see how well that strategy works,” Matt Walsh warned at the time. Governor Mike Huckabee was equally blunt. “Chick-fil-A made a huge mistake thinking they can appease these people,” he told Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, “because they can’t.” (Christian Post) Read more here.  - Lord God, most of us were shocked to learn how deeply embedded the management of Chick-Fil-A has been, for quite some time, with the LGBTQ activists. We thank you that, just as many of us have done recently at Target and Kohl's, by choosing to shop elsewhere, we have now been given another opportunity to "vote with our wallets," painful as this may be. As the profits at Chick-Fil-A begin to spiral downward, we ask that You would speak to the heart of Truett Cathy and his management team to "come out from among them and be ye separate," saith the Lord (2 Corinthians 6:17) and to realign their company policy with the truth of the Word of God. We ask this in Your name, Abba, amen and amen. - "Come out from among them and be ye separate." (2 Corinthians 6:17)  Young Adults Rising Up To Proclaim Truth! Be Encouraged  Founders of Celebrate Life Month Want some encouragement? Want to see young adults rising up and giving bold, godly leadership? Watch the movement started by a small group of young adults – reclaiming the month of June, not as a celebration of perversion, but as Life Month (celebrating the end of Roe v. Wade)! This will so encourage you. Can I ask you to support their wonderful cause by copying the link below and posting this 1-minute and 47-second video everywhere you can? Watch the video here! Then, go to www.CelebrateLifeMonth.com to find even more ways to get involved and proclaim LIFE!   We want to thank Dr. James Garlow and his wife, Rosemary, Founders of Well Versed Ministry, for letting all of us know about this wonderful opportunity to promote LIFE. You can learn more about Well Versed and how to support their work by going here.  End-of-Week Wrap Up Good news, reported by Gary Bauer American Values Tens of thousands of innocent babies have been saved by the Dobbs decision. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation protecting children from drag queen performances. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed legislation protecting innocent babies from abortion and protecting children from mutilating transgender surgeries. The Loudoun County, Virginia, school board was ordered to release the results of a taxpayer-funded internal investigation of the school board’s coverup of sexual assaults committed by a “non-binary” male student in girls’ bathrooms. WNBA star Brittney Griner is now happy to stand for the national anthem. It’s a shame it took 10 months in a Russian prison for Griner to learn some appreciation for America, but it’s progress.  A crazed New York City college professor who assaulted pro-life students and threatened to murder a reporter has been fired. Any day a neo-Marxist professor is fired is a good day!  Source: Gary Bauer As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to American Values are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions may be mailed to the following address: American Values PO Box 1223 Merrifield, VA 22116-1223 > > > You may also donate online by going here.   Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 5/29 (PDF) • T 5/30 (PDF) • W 5/31 (PDF) • Th 6/1 (PDF) • F 6/2 (PDF) — Committee Reports Friday Remarks by President Biden on the Fiscal Responsibility Act Senate Digest — Tuesday, 5/30/2023 • Floor Log Senate confirms GOP-backed Biden pick to Louisiana federal court Digest — Wednesday, 5/31/2023 • Floor Log Digest — Thursday, 6/1/2023 • Floor Log Senate passes measure to halt Biden’s student debt forgiveness (H.J.Res. 45) Senate passes Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746) Digest — Friday, 6/2/2023 House — Bills Digest — Monday, 5/29/2023 Digest — Tuesday, 5/30/2023 Digest — Wednesday, 5/31/2023 House passes Fiscal Responsibility Act, (H.R. 3746, Floor Debate) Digest — Thursday, 6/1/2023 Majority Leader Recap Congress Last Week National Security / Military Bipartisan senators look to add fentanyl provision to defense policy bill Immigration Senate stalled on latest ‘Dreamers’ proposal ahead of court hearing (H.R. 3599) Federal Spending Senators eye Ukraine aid bills as avenue to increase DOD budget Executive White House officially withdraws nominations of two judges, NHTSA director Lankford Leads Delegation Letter to HHS challenging withdrawal of Health Care Grants Because of Oklahoma’s Strong Pro-Life Laws Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) House and Senate wrangle over student loans • Biden Student Loan 'Relief' on the Ropes After One-Two Punch From Congress Carter, Smith call on pharmacies to protect women’s health by refusing dangerous mail-order chemical abortion prescriptions (Letter) • 20 attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pills Agriculture Policy This year’s Farm Bill needs big changes Technology Policy Senate GOP targets China in bill requiring app stores to show country of origin (S. 1732) Congress First Republican (Bishop) publicly supports ousting McCarthy as Speaker • McCarthy impresses Senate GOP with surprise wins in debt ceiling battle, a conservative victory • Biden commends McCarthy for debt ceiling deal: 'We were able to get along and get things done' Greene says McCarthy will release Jan. 6 tapes to three more outlets House Dem Who Ran as 'Anti-Corruption' Crusader Makes Perfectly Timed Stock Trades Feinstein expressed confusion over Kamala Harris presiding over Senate: report Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) announces resignation from Congress Pending Activity Committee Activity Senate Committee Passes Provision Regarding Nuclear Waste Storage in Michigan (S. 1111) Senate committee hears about rural broadband access challenges (Hearing) Pentagon Grant to U.S. University That Feeds China Military Research Comes Under Congressional Microscope Kevin McCarthy threatens to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt over Biden probe, if subpoena deadline is missed • FBI formally refuses to produce Biden probe memo to Congress, Comer to hold Wray in contempt • Oversight Chair James Comer to launch contempt proceedings against FBI director, says he's drafting contempt legislation • White House fumes FTC Lina Khan pursues antitrust plans despite GOP opposition • House Republicans Probe Alleged Abuse of Power at Biden's FTC House committee bill decreases USDA funding House panel leaders want Raimondo to fight China's Micron chip ban Floor Outlook House of Representatives CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of June 5, 2023 Congressional Leaders Invite Prime Minister of India to Address Congress (Thursday, June 22, 2023) Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of David Crane, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary of Energy, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 6/1, Senate began consideration of three nominations: David Crane, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary of Energy Dale E. Ho, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Dilawar Syed, of California, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration House Floor Schedule MONDAY, JUNE 5TH On Monday, 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 TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 1615 - Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Armstrong / Energy and Commerce Committee ) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 1640 - Save Our Gas Stoves Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Lesko / Energy and Commerce Committee ) H.R. 288 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Fitzgerald / Judiciary Committee ) THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH On Thursday, 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. 277 - REINS Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Cammack / Judiciary Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of June 5, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Thursday, June 8, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday — June 5, 2023 Tuesday — June 6, 2023 Wednesday — June 7, 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." (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. 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