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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                 March 25, 2023 Plan now to join us this Monday, March 27th, on our weekly national call. Our guest speaker this week will be DIane Moder, the Islam Education Director for AGLOW. She will share her insights regarding how we csn pray for the people of Islam during this month of Ramadan (and always!).   Our conference number is: 717-908-1834 Our Access Code is: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT 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, March 25th, 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: Kari Lake scores massive victory from AZ Supreme Court  Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake scored a huge victory from the Arizona State Supreme Court on Wednesday, she revealed. “HUGE: AZ Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Kari Lake, Forces Lower Court to Look at Signature Verification Issues,” Lake wrote on Twitter. According to the Associated Press, the highest court in the state declined to hear a majority of Lake’s election integrity appeal but confirmed that the lower court should revisit the signature verification procedures in Maricopa County. Per their report, the claims surrounding evidence of problematic signature verification processes will be sent back to trial court. “They want to ARREST me for exposing fraud in the 2022 Election,” Lake stated on Twitter, sharing screenshots of mainstream headlines floating a felony arrest for the GOP superstar in relation to the very signature verification process that the court is demanding clarification on. She continued, “Now, the AZ Supreme Court has ruled that the very fraud I highlighted has to be looked at. This is big, folks. Hit me with your best shot. I will never, ever back down. Try me.” As previously reported by RSBN, Maricopa County, Arizona, was plagued by reports of rampant election problems on Election Day in November 2022, resulting in a reported 59 percent of voting machine failure and widespread voter disenfranchisement. Lake originally responded to the “bombshell” presentation on Twitter:  “Today’s Senate Testimony CONFIRMS nearly 40,000 ballots illegally counted (10% of the signatures reviewed). I think all the ‘Election Deniers’ out there deserve an apology.” (RSBNetwork) Read more here.  - Thank You Just Judge, we pray for a full and proper evaluation of the signatures in the court of law, in Jesus name.  We pray Father, that You judge the judges and cause them to follow the law and do the right thing.  We know this is a powerful moment in time, because the courts have repeatedly refused to hear complaints regarding signature verification or lack thereof.  We have now come to the point where a higher court is expecting a lower court to actually determine the veracity of this claim of dishonorable actions.  We call forth truth and victory, in the mighty name of Jesus. - "and said to the judges, 'Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.  Now therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no partiality nor taking of bribes.'"  (2 Chronicles 19:6-7)  Top Story #2: McCarthy rips 'extreme minority party' after no Dems support 'parents bill of rights'   GOP lawmakers say Democrats are extreme for opposing parental involvement in schools, while Democrats say Republicans are extreme for wanting to ban books Democratic and Republican leaders took turns accusing the other party of being "extreme" Friday after the House of Representatives passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act mostly on party lines. In the lead up to the vote, Democrats accused the bill of promoting "fascism" and said it was "extreme," claiming it will lead to banning books and outing LGBTQ+ students. No Democrats voted for the legislation, and after it passed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., told reporters the GOP was attempting to "jam their right wing ideology down the throats of students, teachers and parents throughout America." "Extreme MAGA Republicans want to ban books on the Holocaust. Ban books on the Holocaust. Extreme MAGA Republicans want to ban books on Martin Luther King Jr. Extreme MAGA Republicans want to ban books on the LGBTQ journey in the United States of America. Extreme MAGA Republicans even want to ban a book on Roberto Clemente and baseball," Jeffries claimed at the weekly Democratic press conference Friday. "That's their educational agenda." House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., also led a news conference with members of his party, returning fire at the Democrats for opposing the bill. "We have such an extreme minority party that they couldn't even denounce socialism," McCarthy said, referring to a House resolution condemning socialism that Democrats opposed. "Such an extreme minority part that thinks you should decriminalize carjacking and even some forms of murder. Such an extreme minority party, in the Democrats, that they think parents shouldn't have a say in their kids' education."  Republicans say their legislation channels growing anger from parents across the country about access to information on everything from school curricula to safety and mask policies to the prevalence of gender ideology and critical race theory in the classroom.  The Parents Bill of Rights Act would require school districts to give parents access to curriculum and reading lists and would require schools to inform parents if school staff begin encouraging or promoting their child’s gender transition. (Fox News) Read more here. > > > See also: ""Parents Bill of Rights' wins zero votes from Dems who attack it as 'fascism,' 'extreme' attack on schools" - Fox News (Go here) - Holy King, You have given children to their parents along with the responsibility to train them up in the way they should go.  If that had been meant to belong to the schools, government, or people with ideological agendas, then You would have made that clear.  We stand now and take full authority over the plans of the leftists against our children and families and we command it to the ground, in Jesus name.  We give praise that this bill has passed through the House and we call forth victory in the Senate as well.  We declare that there will be insufficient opposition able to stop this protection for family rights because of the blood of Jesus covering and protecting the work of righteousness in Congress, in Jesus name.   - "And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, 'Do not be afraid of them.  Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.'"  (Nehemiah 4:14) Top Story 3: A key air defense system wasn’t working right when a drone killed an American in Syria, pushing the US to retaliate with force A suicide drone struck a base in Syria, killing a US contractor and wounding several troops. One of the air defense systems at the base was not working properly, a new report says.  In response to the deadly attack, the US carried out airstrikes in Syria that targeted Iran-linked groups.  A key air defense system was not working properly when a suspected Iranian drone struck US positions in Syria on Thursday, killing a US contractor and wounding several American troops. The main air defense system at a coalition airbase was "not fully operational" when the attack unfolded, The New York Times reported on Friday. It was not immediately clear what exactly was wrong with the system or if the attackers knew there was an issue. The one-way unmanned aerial vehicle, or suicide drone, struck a maintenance facility at a coalition base in northeast Syria at 1:38 p.m. local time on Thursday, the Pentagon said in a statement. The drone, which the US intelligence community suspects is of Iranian origin, killed a US contractor and wounded five American service members and an additional contractor.   The three injured service members and the contractor were transported to a coalition medical facility in Iraq, while the other two injured service members were treated on site.   In response to the attack, US forces carried out airstrikes in Syria later on Thursday that targeted Iranian-linked groups, the Pentagon and CENTCOM said in respective statements. The strikes were intended to "protect and defend" US personnel, the Pentagon wrote, and were carried out using actions meant to minimize civilian casualties and "limit" the risk of escalation.   "At the direction of President Biden, I authorized US Central Command forces to conduct precision airstrikes tonight in eastern Syria against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in the statement. "The airstrikes were conducted in response to today's attack as well as a series of recent attacks against coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC." Austin said his thoughts are with the family and colleagues of the contractor who was killed and also with the wounded service members. He added that no group "will strike our troops with impunity."    The US still has several hundred troops in Syria, and they are frequently targeted by Iran-backed groups. Washington also carries out routine operations against Islamic State positions in Iraq and Syria, often partnering with local forces.  "Our troops remain in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which benefits the security and stability of not only Syria, but the entire region," Kurilla said. (Business Insider) Read more here.   - Father God, we echo the remarks made by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as we pray for the family of the construction worker who was killed in this tragedy. We thank You, too, for Your hand of protection that rests upon our other service members who are still on the ground in Syria, working to defeat ISIS. In Your Name, Holy One, amen and amen. - Pease pray Psalm 91 for all of our people who are on the ground in Syria.  Top Story #4: GLAAD report warns 'alarming number' of LGBTQ TV shows and characters will disappear next year GLAAD put out its annual report on LGBTQ representation in television on Tuesday The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) released a new report Tuesday revealing that, due to an "alarming number of LGBTQ-fronted shows" ending, nearly 30% of LGBTQ characters will likely disappear. GLAAD's 18th report on the status of LGBTQ representation on television found that a total of 596 LGBTQ characters were featured in scripted TV in the 2022-2023 season. This represented an approximate 6% drop from the previous year.  The report noted 175 of these characters, about 29%, won't be returning. Twenty-four percent of those characters were featured on shows that are either being canceled or finishing their final season, while the other 35 characters were in limited miniseries or anthologies with revolving casts .(Fox News) Read more here.   - Lord God, while all those who are quoted in this entire article seem to be discouraged by this report, we are not! We thank You that, for whatever reason, the LGBT agenda seems to be losing ground on the airwaves, even as we continue to offer "spiritual warfare" prayers so that only Biblical values would be exalted in our nation. Thank You, O Lord, for this good report. Amen and amen. - "May the arrogant be put to shame, because they lead me astray with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. May the arrogant be put to shame, because they lead me astray with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. May my heart be [a]blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed." (Psalm 119:78-80) Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined Sen. Moran (R-KS) on National Defense: 'At no time in my life have I been more concerned about the enormity of the challenges our country faces.' House — Bills • Actions passed Seven House Democrats mark only 'no' votes on bill requiring State Department reports on Taiwan guidelines (H.R. 1093, Floor Debate) House fails to override Biden's first veto (H.J.Res. 30, Floor Debate) House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5, Floor Debate: 3/23, 3/24) • Legislation codifies federal education law to give parents access to school curricula, library books and other teaching materials • 5 things to know • With House parental rights vote, a GOP-favorite state policy reaches national stage The Republican Recap: Week of March 20, 2023 | Majority Leader Congress Last Week National Security / Military Defense chiefs warn against budget cuts, say it would endanger US security FY2023 NDAA: Military Abortion Policies HIV/AIDS in the Military Department of Veterans Affairs Abortion Policy Foreign Policy Senators blast Mexico's 'seizure' of Alabama-based port facility Rand Paul claims people who write off lab leak theory of COVID origins are 'self-interested' Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) calls Xi-Putin summit a 'three-day bro-fest celebrating authoritarian power' Graham praises DeSantis for labeling Putin ‘a war criminal’  Israel: Major Issues and U.S. Relations Constitution Cruz proposes constitutional amendment to stop Supreme Court-packing Noncitizens allowed to vote in some local elections, spurring backlash from GOP Trade Biden’s ‘Go It Alone’ Trade Deals Draw Warnings From Congress Hawley introducing legislation revoking China's normal trade relations status (S. 906) Federal Spending Federal agencies warn of potential impacts of GOP-backed spending cuts GOP-led 'debt prioritization' push to help prevent default draws mixed reviews Jeffries waves aside plan to raise debt limit with House discharge petition  Democratic Report on U.S. Debt Default Predicts Disrupted Benefits for Seniors, Veterans House Republicans readying debt ceiling 'term sheet' conditions Monetary Policy Democrats, worried about job losses, push back on more Fed rate hikes Executive Schumer declines to state confidence in Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg • Democrats race to Bragg's defense • Greene calls for Bragg's arrest for 'prosecutorial misconduct' in Trump case Schiff criticizes lagging Justice Department probe of Trump Manchin calls Biden administration priorities 'absolutely infuriating' after ESG veto Republicans take shots at Becerra over drug price reform, child migrants Warren: Powell 'took a flamethrower' to bank regulations • Warren steps up criticism of Powell following rate hike, says he is ‘dangerous’ to serve as Fed chair • Warren, Dem senators urge Fed to tighten regulations for some big banks • Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren join forces for Federal Reserve oversight bill (Bills from Scott, Warren) Sanders introduces bill to block bank execs from serving on Fed boards (S. 957) President Biden Announces Nominees Background: Bank Failures and the FDIC Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Bush, Lee hold meeting with Oversight Dems, DOJ on police reform Greene, Democrats offer tale-of-two-jails after visit with Jan. 6 defendants • Democrats say Jan. 6 defendants showed no remorse following visit to DC jail • Person with whistle disrupts GOP-led trip to see jailed Jan. 6 suspects Blackburn, Baldwin to unveil Senate bill to put women's suffrage monument on the National Mall (S. 886) Unemployment Insurance Overpayment and Fraud Recovery Commerce Policy Warren calls for investigation of regulatory failures that led to bank collapses, says Congress should raise FDIC insurance cap • House conservatives voice opposition to any increased guarantees on bank deposits • Senate Democrats call on top banks to waive overdraft fees in wake of failures • Democratic infighting over 2018 partial Dodd-Frank rollback complicates Schumer response to banking crisis • Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged GOP senators: Bipartisan legislation can prevent another derailment like one in East Palestine (S. 576) Bipartisan senate duo reignites efforts to cap private insurance insulin cost at $35  Senators reintroduce legislation to raise mandatory retirement age for airline pilots (S. 4607) Background: The Role of Bridge Banks in FDIC Receiverships Background: Common Causes of Economic Recession Background: Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Failures Technology Policy Democratic senator presses tech companies about AI's threat to teens Dueling TikTok creators take over Capitol Hill as battle over app heats up Challenges with Identifying Minors Online Congress House Republicans find their groove as challenges loom Main Street Caucus experiences rebirth in new House GOP majority Dem rep: At least 17 current and former members had personal data exposed in breach Which lawmakers were most effective in last Congress? Nonpartisan center ranks them Rand Paul: ‘I wouldn’t vaccinate my children’ Ethics panel hits Graham for soliciting campaign funds during Fox interview in Senate building  Santos, Brazilian prosecutors agree to deal in fraud case Durbin has COVID, experiencing minor symptoms Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to ban members from owning, trading stocks (H.R. 1679) Pending Activity Committee Activity Senate panel cancels planned vote for aviation regulator nominee • not all Democrats on the panel have said they will vote for him Priorities for rail safety bill debated in U.S. Senate hearing with Norfolk Southern CEO | Nebraska Examiner • DeWine (Ohio) gives testimony to U.S. Senate Committee • ‘A scarlet letter’: Mom tells U.S. Senate committee about anxiety living in East Palestine after Norfolk Southern derailment Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations On the FY24 Department of State Budget Request Few Biden judicial nominees at Senate hearing as 'blue slip' concerns loom Native American agricultural leaders detail farm bill priorities at U.S. Senate hearing - Iowa Capital Dispatch Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows • Rising drug shortages pose national security threat, Senate panel says Senate committee advances pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) bill as bipartisan reforms gain traction Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of March 20, 2023 | Majority Leader House Republicans seek testimony from Manhattan DA on Trump hush money probe • McCarthy orders congressional probe of local district attorney investigating Trump • US House Republicans launch investigation of Manhattan DA in Trump probe • DA Bragg fights GOP effort to force his testimony on Trump probe • Jordan expands probe into Manhattan DA with testimony requests from former prosecutors Medicare Ransomware Attack Details Sought by GOP Committee Heads McCaul threatens State Department with subpoena over Afghanistan documents House Republicans turn to Biden administration response to infant formula crisis Republicans grill military on diversity, equity goals at hearing on recruitment challenges House Committee: ‘TikTok’s Time is Up’ • Members of Congress blast TikTok CEO as bipartisan support for U.S. ban looks possible • Rep tells TikTok CEO that lying to Congress is federal crime during Tiananmen Square discussion • Four key takeaways as lawmakers grill TikTok CEO • Restricting TikTok (Part I): Legal History and Background US House panel on China turns focus to plight of Uyghurs • House panel on China highlights abuse of Uyghurs in second hearing DOJ memo on threats to local school boards lambasted by Republicans at House hearing Jeffries slams weaponization committee in response to McCarthy tweet on Trump probe SVB failure: Congress hearings aim to increase confidence in banks Senate Banking Committee to hold hearings on Silicon Valley Bank collapse Senate panel to investigate guardianship program practices nationwide House committee to probe Luzerne County ballot paper shortage House Foreign Affairs chair plans oversight hearing on US aid to Ukraine Michael McCaul gives Blinken until Monday to turn over Afghanistan document or face subpoena Floor Outlook House of Representatives House slated to take up major energy package next week CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of March 27, 2023 McCarthy signals support for Iraq war authorizations repeal McCarthy expects US House will pass legislation to address TikTok Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023 Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of S. 316, Authorizations for Use of Military Force Against Iraq (A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq), and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill at 5:30 p.m. The filing deadline for first-degree amendments to the bill is at 3:30 p.m. House Floor Schedule MONDAY, MARCH 27TH 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, MARCH 28TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. Legislation Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 1 — Lower Energy Costs Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Scalise / Natural Resources Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of March 27, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday — March 27, 2023 Tuesday — March 28, 2023 Wednesday — March 29, 2023 Thursday — March 30, 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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