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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  March 4, 2023 Next Monday, we will welcome Dave Robbins as our Guest Speaker on our weekly National call.  Dave hosts a daily podcast called "The End Time Show," with topics of great interest to all of us. Please join us this Monday -- AND next Monday, too! - as we hear of breaking news from "The End Time Show."   Conference Number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST   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 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  China’s Increasing Aggression Is ‘Generational Challenge,’ Austin Says in Message to Armed Forces  The U.S. military must prepare to confront China and prevent its communist regime from reshaping the international order in its image, a new memo from the secretary of defense says. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote that communist China seeks to force the international community to acquiesce to its authoritarian demands and must be stopped. “An increasingly aggressive China is trying to shape the international rules-based system to suit its authoritarian preferences,” Austin wrote in a March 2 message to the U.S. Armed Forces. “This is a generational challenge, and the Department will rise to meet it. “To do so, we must embrace integrated deterrence, which charges us to coordinate our efforts across all war-fighting domains, theaters, and the spectrum of conflict to create new and more complex dilemmas for our adversaries.” The U.S. National Defense Strategy labels China’s communist regime as the “pacing challenge” to the United States, and asserts that the regime is the only power on earth with both the will and capability to reshape the rules-based international order. To that end, Austin wrote that the U.S. military would need to strengthen its posture in the Indo-Pacific and work with allies to more adequately deter Chinese communist aggression in the South and East China Seas and against Taiwan. “We are strengthening our deterrence posture in the Indo-Pacific by developing new concepts and capabilities, deepening our alliances and partnerships, and expanding our activities and operations,” Austin wrote. “Implementing our strategy means tackling the pacing challenge from [China] while also confronting the acute threat of Russian aggression and managing the risk of escalation as Putin’s cruel war against Ukraine enters a second year.” (Epoch Times) Read more here.   - Thank You, Lord, that the Secretary of Defense is speaking truth to the U.S. Armed Forces about the true danger that China now poses against our people. May all take heed, and do whatever is required to see that the strength of this giant enemy is deterred, and to ensure that our own military receives all the resources it needs to be able to defend our nation from ALL enemies. We ask this in Jesus' 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 #2 Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Declassify COVID-19 Wuhan Lab Leak Intelligence The U.S. Senate on March 1 unanimously passed a bill requiring the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) made a request for unanimous consent of the bill, which was granted “without objection.” Unanimous consent enables a bill to pass without a recorded vote if no senator objects. The bill, known as the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, specifically aims to investigate the possibility that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced the bill on Monday after the Department of Energy (DOE) provided a classified intelligence report to the White House and certain members of Congress, which concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely arose from a lab leak. The FBI had previously come to a similar conclusion. “Tonight the Senate UNANIMOUSLY passed my bill to declassify all the intelligence the government has on #covid origins. Let the people see the truth!” Hawley wrote on Twitter. In further comments during an appearance on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Hawley cited the importance of transparency and accountability in allowing the public to understand the origins of the pandemic. Hawley told Watters that the bill needs to pass in the House of Representatives, “and then we can get this thing done.”  The bill would require Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to declassify the information in the U.S. government’s possession on the most likely origins of COVID-19. (Epoch Times) Read more here. - Thank You, Lord, for this strong move of UNITY in the Senate chamber! We now ask for passage of this bill in the House so that all can be told to the American people about the most likely origins of COVID-19. Praise the Lord! Amen! - "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"    (Psalm 150:6)  Top Story #3 Midshipmen warn left-wing politics are infiltrating Merchant Marine Academy: 'Last frontier for woke ideology'    Multiple midshipmen claimed 'woke' ideology has worsened under Secretary Buttigieg's leadership   Multiple current and former midshipmen at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, told Fox News Digital that "woke" ideology has been seeping into the school in recent years and has accelerated under the leadership of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The highly selective USMMA, which is the only military academy authorized to carry a battle standard because of its 142 casualties during World War II, is under the Department of Transportation and educates leaders "who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States," according to its website. One current senior midshipman said he was "really excited" to attend the USMMA because it seemed the academy was "totally immune from anything political," but he noted much has been changing since he has been there. "We had no discussions on race; we had no discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion," the midshipman said of when his USMMA career began in 2019. "It was just us as merchant mariners getting together very well, and we have our own very individualistic culture." (Fox News) Read much more here.  - Father God, in describing the climate on this campus at this time, one of the students stated, "It's almost like we're the last frontier for woke ideology," We ask that You would strengthen these young, conservative cadets in the inner man, that they be able to withstand the pressures of woke ideology on the campus of the Merchant Marine Academy. Amen. - "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man . . ." (Eph. 3:16)   Top Story #4 Tornadoes, Wind Leave 1 Million+ Power Outages; At Least 3 People Dead In Severe Weather At least three people were killed as severe weather including tornadoes, flooding and high winds marched across more than a dozen states from Thursday night into Friday evening. One death is being blamed on flooding in Scott County in western Arkansas, according to the sheriff's office there. Another was caused by a falling tree in Talladega, Alabama, the Associated Press reported. The third was confirmed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed and more than a million were left without power as the storms moved from Texas and spread north into Michigan and Pennsylvania and east to the Atlantic coast. H​ere are our updates from Friday. (The Weather Channel) Read much more by going here.   - Lord God, we lift up those who are still in the path of this dangerous storm system, that they would be protected from its devastation. We ask that You comfort those who mourn the dead; and bring Your grace to bear upon those who are working, even now, to restore power to more than one million people in the wake of this storm. Amen. - "For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways." (Psalm 91:11)  Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed In Israel, Schumer reaffirms Senate's commitment to never forget the horrors of the Holocaust Senate passes bill demanding pandemic origin info be made public (S. 619) • Ohio train derailment: Senate leader calls for Norfolk Southern CEO testimony, blames Trump • Floor remarks of Leaders McConnell and Schumer • Last summer, there was a House hearing on rail safety. The one mention of President Trump was in a question from Rep. Crawford (R-AR) about a Federal Railroad Administration rule proposed during the Obama administration to require “a Class I freight rail to operate with two people in the cab of a locomotive” which it noted was not based in any data showing crew size made operations more or less safe. “The Trump administration then withdrew that rulemaking, recognizing a lack of safety data to justify its implementation.” Rep. Crawford asked if now, during the Biden Administration, there is data to support the rule. (Full Transcript, Docs) Manchin will vote against new DC crime law • Why a DC crime bill is creating big problems for Democrats, becoming political 'nightmare' for Senate Democrats • Biden won't veto dealing blow to Democrats, says he’ll sign resolution (H.J.Res. 26) • Why • Byron Donalds says Biden reversal on DC crime law 'absolutely necessary': 'This isn't politics, it's real life' • House Democrats blindsided, outraged • Liberals fume • House Democrats blast Biden • Pelosi: I wish Biden 'would’ve told us first' • DC AG rips Biden decision • Top Senate Democrat lines up behind Biden • White House clarifies what policy statements do, and do not, mean Senate clears resolution to nullify ‘ESG’ rule; Biden plans veto (H.J.Res. 30) • Manchin and Tester side with GOP in ESG vote, set to force first veto from Biden • Manchin blasts Biden retirement plan rule prioritizing a 'liberal policy agenda' • White House confirms Biden will veto GOP-backed anti-ESG bill Wyden began a series of floor speeches defending at-home abortions House — Bills • Actions passed Majority Leader Weekly Recap House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad (H.R. 132, Floor Debate) House passes bill to prevent smart fridges from spying on users (H.R. 538, Floor Debate) House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Michigan State shooting (Moment of Silence) House approves measure targeting Biden rule allowing ESG investing (H.J.Res. 30, Floor Debate) House passes bill to require inflation estimates for executive orders (H.R. 347, Floor Debate: Tuesday, Wednesday) • bill draws bipartisan backing Congress Last Week National Security / Military ACLU urges Congress not to ban TikTok On FISA reauthorization, intel leaders combat growing mistrust in Congress House, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee priorities align with the Legion’s for new Congress Foreign Policy COVID origin report reignites firestorm over ‘lab leak’ theory • Democrat 'not entirely surprised' by Energy's COVID lab leak conclusion • Barrasso wants Congress debriefed on Energy Department’s COVID-19 intelligence • Paul calls for declassifying documents showing that COVID came from Chinese lab Graham: Biden administration decision to withhold F-16s from Ukraine 'beyond disappointing' Rubio rejects intelligence finding that 'Havana syndrome' not linked to foreign adversary Constitution What could the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the ERA mean for equality in the US? • The Equal Rights Amendment Died Over 40 Years Ago. Democrats Are Trying To Raise It From the Dead. • Want to protect life? Oppose the revival of the Equal Rights Amendment Fourth Amendment US House lawmakers keep federal privacy legislation top of mind Homeland Security Chip Roy rips fellow Republicans for lack of action on the border House Democrats plan trip to southern border after skipping GOP field hearing Immigration Democrats' hopes for 'grand bargain' deal on immigration off the table, Republican says Budget Manchin presses Senate Democrats to pass a budget Tax Policy Biden to trigger tax fight Senate Democrats don’t want  George Santos introduces first bill — SALT relief (H.R. 1260) Federal Spending Congress turns attention to oversight of Ukraine aid Top Senate appropriators urge strong response to spy balloons McConnell opposes defense cuts, calls for substantial increase House GOP tightens up on earmarks • House GOP appropriators unveil tighter earmark rules Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Democrats 'want one gender,' trying to 'get to our young kids' • Tuberville bill would defund women's sports programs that allow biological men (S. 613) Biden urges Congress to approve $1.6B to fight COVID aid fraud McCarthy to bring CBO director for House briefing as debt talks inch forward • CBO director slated to brief House members on budget outlook next week Manchin calls on Democrats to negotiate over debt ceiling: ‘Stop this madness’ Senate group wades into tough talks on Social Security • Social Security could be reshaped as bipartisan group of senators consider increasing age requirement • Government pensioners look to elbow into Social Security talks Manchin on Social Security, Medicare: 'Is there a better program?' Obscure law contains debt limit escape hatch for Social Security Monetary Policy Lee to introduce bill to block Biden from minting trillion-dollar platinum coin (S. 627) Executive Bernie Sanders backs Julie Su for labor secretary • Biden at nomination event: ‘I’m just anxious to finish the job here’ • Save contract work — reject Julie Su's nomination Manchin jeopardizes chances for Biden lands nominee Buttigieg pushes back on McConnell criticism of ‘woke initiatives’ • Romney slams Buttigieg: 'He’s not ready for the responsibility he has' Negligent IRS gets $80 billion, misses deadline to account for the money Biden marks 20 years at DHS as controversy centers on Mayorkas Gang of Eight receives briefing on Biden, Trump classified documents • Senators say briefing ‘left much to be desired’ Congressional Black Caucus demands response from DOJ on police accountability Biden asylum rule opposition pushes Democratic minority caucuses together House GOP accuses Treasury of obstructing investigation into Biden family's business deals Judiciary How the judge who could ban the abortion pill won confirmation in the Senate Supreme Court Sanders at Supreme Court: Americans shouldn't have to face financial ruin because you want an education • John Roberts invokes blocking Trump challenge against DACA in Biden student loan case Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Ohio train derailment: House Republican calls on Biden to visit East Palestine Senate gets bipartisan rail safety bill after Ohio derailment (S. 576) • Biden backs bill Democrats unveil bill to tighten regulations for trains with hazardous materials (H.R. 1238) Vance pitches PPP-style program for Ohio while other Republicans say to wait Republicans see conflict in Biden push for critical minerals NY reps seek to cap attorney fees in Camp Lejeune contamination cases Schumer, Jeffries ask Murdoch to stop Fox hosts lying about 2020 election (Full Schumer Speech) • Democratic leaders call on Fox to stop promoting 'Big Lie' CPAC 2023: Cruz suggests Fauci be thrown in jail for 'lying under oath' Marjorie Taylor Greene takes aim at gender-changing procedures for youth Bill would designate church that held Emmett Till's funeral as national monument (S. 562) Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Congressional Equality Caucus introduces legislation to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ leaders (H.Res. 160) Commerce Policy House GOP picks permitting reform back up after Manchin bill floundered (H.R. 1335, H.R. 209) Rubio reintroduces affordable housing bills to tackle housing issues (S. 553, S. 554, S. 577, S. 578, S. 579, S. 581, S. 583) Technology Policy Senate Democrats urge Meta to halt plans to open metaverse app to teens Education Policy Chinese-owned private schools in US shouldn't have junior military programs, GOP lawmaker says Speaker McCarthy, House GOP Unveil Parents Bill of Rights (H.R. 5) • School culture wars fuel top House GOP bill • House Democrat accuses GOP of ‘misplaced priorities’ on education Congress Fetterman absence underscores Democrats’ tenuous hold on Senate, presents Democrats with major problem • Fetterman and Feinstein absences leave Senate Democrats without outright majority • Feinstein hospitalized with shingles • Fetterman 'on a path to recovery,' aides say House Republicans plan to give Jan. 6 defendants access to security footage • McCarthy stands by decision to release Jan. 6 tapes to Tucker Carlson • House Administration Democrats vexed by decision on Jan. 6 footage • McCarthy’s Tucker Carlson decision ‘despicable,’ says Schumer • McCarthy, GOP pump brakes, tapes subject to security review, footage will be vetted before release • Democrats plot effort to counter Tucker Carlson on Jan. 6 narrative Watchdog report pans Capitol Police over Jan. 6 threat sharing Rep. Angie Craig says attack showed 'intersection' of mental health, homelessness New Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith makes working class a priority Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary blasts Ocasio-Cortez: 'She kills jobs by the thousands' 'Squad' Democrats continue raising ethics red flags among watchdog groups Met Gala getup gets ethics review for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez • Ethics panel scrutinizes AOC over ‘Tax the Rich’ dress and Met Gala ensemble, ethics office says she may have violated federal law Cori Bush faces ethics complaint after using campaign funds to pay husband for security services Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles acknowledges misstating his college degree House Republican eyeing legislation to prevent Santos from profiting off fabrications if convicted Casey returns to the Senate after cancer surgery Rep. Castro prognosis ‘good’ after surgery for gastrointestinal tumors Pending Activity Committee Activity Pro-Life Senate Committee Activity Update Biden’s FAA nominee faces military waiver challenge • Lawmakers grill nominee: 'You have zero aviation safety experience', 'Simply not qualified for the job' • Republicans press Biden to withdraw FAA nominee • Democrats back FAA nominee Rand Paul laments over-classification of documents in hearing for Archives nominee • Hawley confronts Biden’s nominee to head National Archives over Twitter posts Senators question attorney general on fentanyl, violent crimes • GOP senators grill Garland on border security, weaponization of law enforcement  • Ted Cruz clashes with Merrick Garland over DOJ response to Supreme Court leak: 'You did nothing' Senate committee approves IRS nominee Danny Werfel Senate Intel weighs next steps over classified document stonewalling Majority Leader Weekly Committee Recap Lawmakers press Pentagon on who is tracking US weapons in Ukraine New TikTok ban bill passes key House committee on a party-line vote (H.R. 1153) • to make a TikTok ban easier to instigate China, Taiwan Sanctions Bills Advanced by US House Committee (H.R. 554, H.R. 510, H.R. 803, H.R. 540, H.R. 1156, H.R. 839) House committee advances Mast’s Undersea Cable Control Act (H.R. 1189) House Republicans open investigation into role of intermediaries in prescription drug prices House Ethics Committee launches George Santos investigation ‘Views and estimates’ markup becomes political fodder UN Ambassador Opening Remarks at House Appropriations Committee Hearing on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs US House panel on China cites 'existential struggle' at first hearing • House panel lays out 'existential struggle' with China in primetime debut • Six takeaways • Protesters disrupt • New US House Committee to Focus on Strategic Competition With China • Huizenga: Congress taking close look at ties with China • China rips new US House committee on countering Beijing Two 'Twitter Files' journalists to testify at next weaponization hearing, 3/9 Judiciary Democrats go after GOP 'whistleblowers' in FBI probes 3/8: Top intel officials to appear before Senate for hearing on 'worldwide threats' 3/8: Sanders: Senate panel to vote on subpoena for Starbucks CEO • CEO Schultz may be ordered to testify at US Senate labor hearing US Senate panel to hold March 8 hearing on FAA reform efforts US Senate moves toward ending 'forever war' authorizations CFTC Chairman Behnam To Testify Before Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Regulations repeal a top priority for new House Energy and Commerce Committee chairwoman Floor Outlook Congressional rebuke and looming Biden veto cement ESG as major political conflict Biden urges Democrats to tout policy wins: ‘Let the people know who did it for them’ Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023 Program for Monday: Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of the nomination of Robert Stewart Ballou, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 3/2, Senate began consideration of four nominations: Robert Stewart Ballou, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia Andrew G. Schopler, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California Arun Subramanian, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York Patrice H. Kunesh, of Minnesota, to be Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, Department of Health and Human Services House Floor Schedule TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH 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, MARCH 8TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation that may be Considered: H. Con. Res. 21 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria (Sponsored by Rep. Gaetz / Foreign Affairs Committee) Legislation Pursuant to a Rule: Begin consideration of H.R. 140 - Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act (Sponsored by Rep. Comer / Oversight and Accountability Committee) THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. Legislation Pursuant to a Rule: Complete consideration of H.R. 140 - Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act (Sponsored by Rep. Comer / Oversight and Accountability Committee) FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH 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 Pursuant to a Rule: H.J. Res. 27 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'" (Sponsored by Rep. Graves (MO) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) S. 619 - A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Hawley / Intelligence Committee) Complete list of Bills for the Week of March 6, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Thursday, March 9, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday — March 7, 2023 Wednesday — March 8, 2023 Thursday — March 9, 2023 Friday — March 10, 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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