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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  March 18, 2023 We invite you to join us this Monday, March 20th, as we welcome Pastor Jeff Daly on our weekly National CHPP Conference Call. Pastor Jeff is the Founder of the National Day of Repentance, and a member of our governing board. He will share exciting news of how the move of repentance has now grown around the world, reaching approximately 55 nations! He will also share reports our of Africa, where there is a desperate need for prayer in the wake of Cyclone Freddy, and more. Welcome, everyone!   Our conference number is: 717-908-1834 Access code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT    > > > Here is an update from Malawi: Malawi – 180,000 Displaced, 200 Still Missing in Cyclone Freddy Floods (For details, go here.)   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, March 18th "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) Finding His calm in the midst of the storm(s). Today's Top Story: Arrest warrant issued for Putin over Ukraine war crimes by International Criminal Court  THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine. Although world leaders have been indicted before, it was the first time the ICC has issued a warrant against a leader of one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. The court said in a statement that Putin "is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of (children) and that of unlawful transfer of (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation." It also issued a warrant Friday for the arrest of Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova, the commissioner for Children's Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, on similar allegations. The move was immediately dismissed by Moscow — and welcomed by Ukraine as a major breakthrough. Its practical implications, though, could well be limited, at least in the short term. (AP) Read more.  - Father God, we welcome this news, as it is clear that Vladimir Putin has been committing a series of war crimes ever since this war broke out one year ago. We ask for justice to be rendered in this Court, and for the President of Russia to yield to its authority when the verdict has been rendered. - "The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked." (Nahum 1:3)  Top Story #2: Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine Slovakia announced it would send 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming weeks, joining fellow NATO member Poland. Slovakia's MiG-29s were retired last summer and most are not operational. The country plans to send those that are, with the rest going as spare parts for Ukraine's existing fleet. On Thursday, Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country would deliver four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in "the next few days," making Poland the first NATO country to supply fighter planes to Ukraine. Slovakia is also a NATO member. Ukraine has long urgently requested warplanes to fight Russian forces. Poland, one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters in its fight against Russia, has often taken the lead in persuading sometimes hesitant allies to provide Kyiv with heavy weapons. Duda hinted that Poland may send additional fighter jets in the coming weeks. Ukraine has also been asking for U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, but the Biden administration has repeatedly turned down the request. The United States says it would take too long to train Ukrainian pilots on them, and maintenance and logistics would be too complicated to manage during an ongoing conflict. (NPR) Read more.   - Father God, we thank You that the nations of the NATO Alliance are standing strong and uniting in working to keep Ukraine protected. We thank You, too, that the Biden administration has turned down Ukraine's request to be given additional F-16 fighter jets, as we have already sent so much of our own military hardware to that nation. In Your Name, 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)    Top Story #3: Homeland Republicans to turn up the heat on Mayorkas after Border Patrol chief’s ‘earth-shattering’ testimony Ortiz had testified in McAllen, Texas, at committee field hearing   Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee are looking to turn up the heat on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the wake of bombshell testimony from Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz that the chairman of the committee described as "earth-shattering." Ortiz had been the main witness at the committee’s field hearing in McAllen, Texas, on Wednesday and had bucked the administration on a number of issues. Ortiz told lawmakers that he disagreed with President Biden’s call to stop wall construction, said there were policies in place that were holding agents back from doing their job, and backed agents who had falsely been accused of whipping Haitian migrants. But the takeaway from lawmakers was Ortiz’s statement that the U.S. does not have operational control of the border – a statement that contradicted what Mayorkas told lawmakers last year – and that multiple sectors were overwhelmed by the historic migrant flows being encountered. "In five of those nine southwest border sectors, we have seen an increase in flow and that has caused a considerable strain on our resources and really has forced the Border Patrol to move so agents and even migrants to some of the other areas," he said in response to a question about whether the border is secure. (Fox News) Read more here.   - Lord God, once again we are witnessing the unveiling of truth in a world where lies seem to have dominated. We thank You for the testimony of Mr. Ortiz, and we now ask Your wisdom to prevail as the members of the House Homeland Security Committee make policy recommendations to the full Congress in the days ahead. May they be guided by Your Spirit as they seek to find ways to enhance our border security. In Your Name, amen. - "For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;" (Proverbs 2:6)   Top Story #4: End of Week Wrap Up -- Good News from Gary Bauer! Campaign for Working Families Arizona Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne launched the “Empower Hotline” for concerned parents to report inappropriate classroom instruction or material in the public schools. Calls to the hotline are investigated to determine if anything, such as critical race theory or gender indoctrination, is detracting from academic instruction.  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is terminating the liquor license of a Miami hotel bar that hosted a “Christmas-themed” drag show for children.  Kansas legislators approved a bill protecting women’s sports from men claiming to be women. Democrat Governor Laura Kelly has twice vetoed similar bills, but the legislature may override her veto this time.  A college student won a free speech lawsuit against Montana State University after MSU dropped a no-contact order against the student over its insistence that she use preferred pronouns. This is the second time in six years that MSU has lost a free speech lawsuit.  Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed legislation to delicense and effectively shut down abortion clinics in the Beehive State.  “Jesus Revolution,” starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie, has earned more than $40 million and finished in the top 5 at the box office in the two weekends since its release.   Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun Republicans help save Garcetti nomination for India ambassador Congress Last Week National Security / Military Congress, Biden split on designating Wagner group as terrorist organization Senators decry Russia's 'dangerous,' 'reckless' downing of US drone • Senators temper outrage over Russian jet provocations to avoid escalation • Rubio: US should fly more drones over Black Sea, protect them with jets Graham warns US against turning back on Ukraine: If Putin wins 'more conflict is coming' Russian energy firm helping China's nuclear weapons program is 'direct threat' to US, GOP warns Chinese spy balloon takedown triggers Senate legislation on tracking (S. 816) Six more US senators back giving Biden new powers to ban TikTok Foreign Policy House Intelligence chair: Saudi-Iran truce ‘troubling’ • Murphy and Lee look to pressure Saudi Arabia on human rights, Yemen war, adopt new strategy to push Saudi Arabia on human rights Forty US senators join push for tougher stance over China's treatment of Hong Kong House lawmakers focus on 'outcompeting China' in bipartisan visit to Guyana Schumer slams DeSantis for saying Ukraine war not in 'vital' national interest  • Senate Republicans distance themselves • Thune: Majority of Senate Republicans disagree with DeSantis Senators push back on secrecy around Bolsonaro's potential extradition Second Amendment Graham Leads Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans on Introducing Bill to Codify Second Amendment Rights for Law Abiding Citizens (S. 840) Budget Highest Pay Boost for Federal Workers Since Carter—Biden Budget In New Record, Biden Requests Billions to Advance Gender Agenda Worldwide Tax Policy Biden’s $5 trillion tax gambit catches Congress by surprise  Federal Spending Biden Administration Dismissed Inflation Concerns House Republicans Take on Spending Republicans seek to flip the script on Social Security • Romney grills Biden official about Social Security in tense exchange Senate Democrat calls for increased SNAP card security amid skimming uptick Rep introduces bill to make St. Patrick’s Day a federal holiday (H.R. 1625) Monetary Policy Jeffries meets with San Francisco Fed following Silicon Valley, Signature bank collapses Executive Biden bank rescue provokes GOP uproar Rubio calls on Treasury to ensure hostile foreign adversaries don't acquire failed banks' assets Tester tells Fed to ‘claw back’ bonuses from Silicon Valley Bank execs Senate leader Schumer urges federal safety probe into all major freight railroads (Floor Speech) Willow Project, a ceasefire for Alaska from the Biden Administration Democratic rep says he might vote in favor of impeaching Mayorkas over border wall construction Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as 'politically motivated,' 'abuse of power’ Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) 62 House Democrats call on Biden administration to bolster child labor enforcement East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’ • Senator J.D. Vance reflects on U.S. Senate committee hearing, expresses frustration with lack of progress in cleaning derailment site Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Senate Democrats press pharmacies to ensure access to abortion drug Commerce Policy Silicon Valley Bank collapse stirs up memories of 2008 bailouts • first social media-based bank run, senator says • U.S. House Financial Services chair urges confidence, says financial agencies acting within law • Schiff says there's 'profound concern in California' • Schumer wants legislative response • Democrats defend deregulation vote • Warren takes center stage in banking fight, presses ex-Silicon Valley Bank CEO on efforts to roll back Wall Street Reform law, calls for hearings, says $250,000 cap in deposit insurance for banks should be reexamined Six key players to watch in the banking crisis: - Michael Barr, Federal Reserve vice chair of supervision - Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) chair of the Senate Banking Committee - Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) - Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) - Jeff Zients, White House chief of staff Conservative group pushes back on bipartisan rail safety bill (S. 576) House lawmakers join senators in rallying around Colorado River Scalise Introduces The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) • Scalise: It’s Time to Restore Energy Independence • What is in House Republicans’ energy policy package? • GOP hopes energy bill hits Biden, lays marker on future negotiations • Schumer: House energy bill is 'partisan, dead-on-arrival, and unserious' Klobuchar, Fischer introduce bill to make higher-ethanol fuel available year round (S. 785) Senate GOP to target Biden student loan forgiveness America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Reintroduced in U.S. Senate (S. 873) Agriculture Policy Ag chief commiserates with farm bill negotiators • Texas farmers, ranchers share farm bill needs with House Ag Committee • Limits on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland gain support in Congress, despite skepticism • Farm Size Is No Small Argument in Farm Bill Debate • Support for small farms won’t hurt big ones, Vilsack tells lawmakers  • Sens. Marshall, Grassley ask USDA Sec. Vilsack to clarify comments on herbicides • Members of U.S. Senate agriculture panel spar with Vilsack over USDA spending, response • More money needed for farm bill, says panel, eyeing climate funds National Taxpayers Union Sends Memo to House Agriculture Committee on Priorities for the 118th Congress: Trade, Sugar Barriers, Farm Support Programs, Cryptocurrency Policy, Nutrition Health Care Policy Biden, divided Congress seek common ground on health care reforms Congress McCarthy, Biden bond over Irish heritage on St. Patrick's Day McCarthy and Jeffries forge relationship amid partisan fire Feinstein, Fetterman absences leave Democrats with fragile majority McConnell discharged from hospital, won’t return to Senate immediately    Steube says his doctor cleared him to fly, will return to DC this month Pending Activity Committee Activity Senate Republicans criticise Biden budget amid banking, market strains US banking system sound but not all deposits guaranteed, Yellen says (Testimony) Ranchers Testify to Property Damage, Crime caused by Illegal Foreign Nationals Homeland Security Committee Chairman effectively blocked votes on the Republican amendments Oversight chairman subpoenas Hunter Biden associates' bank records • House Oversight gets access to financial activity reports tied to Biden family businesses McCaul says Pence right in condemning Trump for Jan. 6 McCarthy says he will 'slowly roll out' Jan. 6 tapes to other news agencies Senate banking panel to hold hearings on sector's woes, chair says, ‘wants to give the stock market and regulators time to settle what went right and what went wrong before bringing regulators in to testify’ Senate panel to vote on aviation nominee next week Markups? Floor votes? Senate appropriators say 'yes we can' House Financial Services Committee schedules first hearing on bank collapses Oversight panel invites DC officials to testify on crime, city management House Foreign Affairs delegation to visit Seoul next month Floor Outlook House of Representatives CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules during the week of March 20, 2023 Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 316, to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, post-cloture, and vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at 5:30 p.m. House Floor Schedule TUESDAY, MARCH 21ST On Tuesday, the House is in Pro Forma at 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND On Wednesday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD On Thursday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Pursuant to a Rule: Begin consideration of H.R. 5 - Parents Bill of Rights Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Letlow / Education and the Workforce Committee ) Legislation that may be Considered: Veto Message on H.J. Res. 30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" ( Sponsored by Rep. Barr / Education and the Workforce Committee ) FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH On Friday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3 p.m. Complete consideration of H.R. 5 - Parents Bill of Rights Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Letlow / Education and the Workforce Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of March 20, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Thursday, March 23, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Wednesday — March 22, 2023 Thursday — March 23, 2023 Friday — March 24, 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. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 Email: chpp1994@gmail.com Website: https://www.capitolhillprayer.org/ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.