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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                March 8, 2025 We are pleased to announce that our Guest Speaker on next Monday's national call will be Lisa Crump, with Transform USA. Come join us! Conference number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST > > > Reminder: Daylight Savings Time (DST) returns tonight. Turn your clocks FORWARD for onr hour at 2:00 a.m, tonight. ("Spring FORWARD; fall BACK!") We know . . . we don't like this either! Capitol Hill Prayer Partners P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 chpp1994@gmail.com Please Visit the Website Here DONATE TODAY We Welcome Your Gifts! The Daily Brief: Legislative Snapshot Saturday, March 8, 2025 "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  Trump Tells American Children: ‘You Are Perfect Exactly the Way God Made You’ During a speech to Congress celebrating a growing list of accomplishments during his whirlwind 43-day administration, President Donald Trump spoke out forcefully against the “big lie” of transgender ideology, which he called a “form of child abuse” victimizing impressionable minors. “Our message to every child in America is that you are perfect exactly the way God made you,” said President Trump. As he honored American heroes and “proclaimed the dawn of the Golden Age of America,” he urged U.S. citizens to “take up the righteous cause of American liberty” and make their nation stronger and freer “with God’s help.” President Trump highlighted the victims of extreme gender ideology while invoking biological reality and the divine design of gender. He introduced January Littlejohn, who sued Deerlake Middle School after learning public school officials had secretly socially transitioned their 13-year-old daughter to a nonbinary identity using they/them pronouns. “I signed an order making the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female,” said Trump. “Stories like this are why, shortly after taking office, I signed an executive order banning public schools from indoctrinating our children with transgender ideology. I also signed an order to cut off all taxpayer funding to any institution that engages in the sexual mutilation of our youth.” “I want Congress to pass a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body. This is a big lie. And our message to every child in America is that you are perfect exactly the way God made you,” Trump remarked. (The Washington Stand) Read more here. - Abba, it's not enough to just say thank you for putting Donald Trump back in the White House.  Our hearts are jubilant and and full of gratitude for the difference he has made in our nation in these few short days.  We fervently ask You to protect him, his family, his cabinet, and all who work with him to accomplish Your purposes for our country.  We give You praise for his defense of our children, banning what the enemy had put in place to destroy the younger generation.  Thank You for his heart for Your people and this land. We ask Holy Spirit to go before him, make the path straight and easy, alert Your intercessors to places the enemy has created blockades to stop his intentions to pull down strongholds.  Father God, thank You that we can trust You to accomplish everything You have planned for President Trump and for the United States. We decree and declare that You are God alone, that there is none like You, that You saw all things before they ever were and You will faithfully bring them to completion.  AMEN!  We ask all of this in the mighty powerful name of Jesus. - "Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar           of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder,      shouting: "Hallelujah!  For our Lord God Almighty reigns." (Revelation 19:6)  Top Story 2 Chained and Starving: Mother of Hamas Hostage Pleads for Son’s Freedom Since Hamas kidnapped her son over 500 days ago, Idit Ohel has been unable to think about anything else aside from seeing him brought home.  The mother of an Israeli hostage being starved in chains inside a Hamas tunnel with shrapnel injuries blinding his left eye is tirelessly fighting for her son’s freedom amid reports from hostages recently released by the terror group that he is still alive. “I don’t think there is a mother in the world who could sleep knowing that her son is wounded and not being taken care of,” Ohel told The Christian Post. As a mother, you want to take care of your child, but you have no way of physically doing that.” “The only way I can is spiritual in some way," she added. "That’s what I’m looking to do to help him.” “The most important thing is to bring the hostages home because they don’t have time. We know there are hostages that we can save,” Idit Ohel told CP. “We have to get them out and bring them home alive. And the ones that are not alive need to be buried. So, that’s how I see it. Because I live in the now.” Any mother would feel the same level of protectiveness for her child, she said, vowing to continue advocating on her son’s behalf and those still held in captivity along with him. “I want my son to have a future. That’s the most important thing,” Idit Ohel said. “This is what I need to do. This is what everybody has to do: Make sure that the hostages that are alive have a future.” (The Christian Post and the Washington Stand) Read more here. - Abba, Your people need Your help.  You see and understand everything about the hostages still in Hamas hands and we ask for Your mercy for them and for their families.  Father God, we ask You to open doors that no man has been able to open, we ask for a supernatural move of Holy Spirit to change minds and hearts of those responsible for each hostage.  Speak to their minds the truth that You see them, that they will face You when they die.  Let the fear of You run through them, put them on their faces before You, let the fear and dread cause them to cry out to You for forgiveness, let those in their families do the same.  Jesus, we ask You to do what only You can do, bring home every hostage, heal them before the eyes of their captors, renew them body and spirit, let them walk out of their captivity victoriously.  We ask this in the name El Shaddai, God Almighty, the God who has power over all things. - "I put not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring         me victory;    but you give us victory over our enemies, you put         our adversaries to shame." (Psalm 44:6-7)  Top Story 3 Israel Still Faces Existential Iranian Threats “You cannot see anything happening in the Middle East without Iran’s fingerprints on it almost,” exclaimed Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, who recently received “briefings by various governmental officials” who are “uncovering more advanced weaponry that’s coming into Judea and Samaria from Iran.”   Judea and Samaria In recent weeks, Israeli security forces have seized large quantities of weapons in Judea and Samaria in overnight raids, in an attempt to counter Iran’s smuggling operations that have taken place since at least last spring. “There’s [an] investigation going on [to see whether] the recent bus explosions that took place may have been a diversion for possibly another invasion coming from Judea and Samaria,” Perkins related. Hamas Since Iran’s gang of proxies jumped Israel in a dark alley, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have managed to knock down several assailants, while defending themselves on numerous fronts. Supported by devastating airstrikes, the IDF rolled through both the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, obliterating Hezbollah’s command structure and peeling away Hamas’s control on Gaza one tunnel at a time. At present, both of Iran’s forward outposts have called a truce with Israel to lick their wounds. But “while Israel has been dealing with the proxies of Iran and [has] dealt them some significant blows, it’s clear that the Islamic Republic continues to pose a threat not only to Israel, but to the rest of the world,” predicted Perkins. Nuclear Program Speaking of Iran’s nuclear program, the Islamic regime has put that into hyperdrive, enriching uranium at a frenetic pace, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported, while they “have made great strides with their missile capabilities,” Coates noted. “The IAEA can’t do much about it, but they can expose it.” “Then the question becomes: What is Israel going to do about it? And what is the Trump administration going to do about it?” she asked. “This is going to be the critical question for President Trump. He’s been very clear that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon on his watch. But … you can say that, but then what are you going to do about it?” “The Israeli strike on Iran in October really did provide a window of opportunity, because they exposed how worthless Russian-imported, Iranian missile defense systems were — that they can reach out and touch them,” said Coates. “And with the additional U.S.-supplied arms, the question is, can they do it on their own?” But time is on Iran’s side, as their terrorist proxies recover, and as they inch ever closer to a nuclear weapon. (The Washington Stand) Please note: this is an excerpt of the original article. To read all, please go here. - Abba, we live in a world full of threats and fear, but You have promised protection from our enemies as we live our lives in You.  Give us grace to hear Your voice speak to us, build our faith and trust as we learn to "let go and let God" even when life is chaotic and dark.  Holy Spirit, dispatch Your warrior angels into Iran, Yemen, Gaza and Lebanon, pour out the fear of the Lord into each and every heart, create division and distrust within ranks, within families, bring unrest and distress into everyday life, bring them to the end of themselves, turn their eyes to You. Jesus, You know the beginning from the end, You know what it will take for all of these countries to finally make peace, we ask You to do that.  Bring each country to the table to find a way to live in peace and safety, respecting each nation's right to exist and to live autonomously. We ask this in the name Jehovah Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts, the Lord of angelic and human hoards under His command. - "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High              will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.      I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my               fortress, My God, in whom I trust." (Psalm 91:1-2)   Recent Floor Activity Senate — Votes Monday Senate confirms McMahon as Education secretary in party-line vote, amid Trump vow to close department Senate Democrats block progress of single-sex sports bill (S. 9) Tuesday Presidential Message Wednesday Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General Thursday Senate advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for labor secretary to final vote House of Representatives Monday Tuesday Joint Session of Congress to receive a message from the President • Trump delivers address in joint session of Congress • 5 requests Trump made of Congress during his joint address: Taxes and tariffs, Mass deportation funding, Repealing CHIPS, Take it Down, Golden Dome • Trump's Address Was The Partisan Confrontation America Needed • Trump confirms West Point applicant's acceptance during speech to Congress • Trump Honored Gold Star Dad Ejected From Biden’s SOTU Wednesday House Republicans Remove Restraint On American Energy (H.J.Res. 61, H.J.Res. 42) Thursday House censures Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's address to Congress (H.Res. 189) • 28th member of the House to get a rebuke • Gillen defends vote Majority Leader Recap: Week of March 3, 2025 Congress Last Week Foreign Policy — Committees: Senate, House Zelenskyy, congressional allies seek new cards in high-stakes Ukraine fight Constitution Election integrity still top of mind for some House Republicans Daylight Saving and Congress Immigration Some Republicans question approach to immigration case backlog: One senator advocates for increasing the number of immigration judges, while the other proposes limiting asylum claims and reducing the number of immigration judges. House Judiciary finds temporary protected status expansions were ‘de facto mass amnesty’ (Press Release, Staff Report [62-page PDF]) Trade Some GOP senators wait it out on tariffs after Trump warns of ‘little disturbance’ Pennsylvania Democrat warns party of 'anti-tariff absolutism' Federal Spending — Committees: House, Senate — FY 2024 bills, table Trump Hypes Shutdown-Averting Bill That Conservatives Will ‘Love’, Trump's plan for defense budget freeze raises concerns • Congressional negotiators release spending bill to fund government (99-page PDF) • 3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government by next Saturday: Democrats, House conservatives, Defense hawks • Democratic leaders bash Republican spending plan: ‘Not acceptable’ • John Fetterman mocks fellow Dems for embrace of potential shutdown • Dozens of conservative leaders push Congress to pass clean CR that avoids shutdown Senate Republicans warn Musk that DOGE actions will need Congressional approval Paul: “Let’s get over the impoundment idea and let’s send it back as a rescission package.” Congress looking for cuts: Massie: “I’ve seen a 10-year plan or two come all the way to 10 years. Anything past the third year never happens.” Monetary Policy — Committees: House, Senate Tim Scott unveils bill targeting debanking (S. 875) Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Romance scammers targeting Americans at center of new legislation (S. 841) Agriculture Policy — Committees: Senate, House Trump's China standoff hits Congress, lawmakers move to protect US land (H.R. 1920, S. 886) Congress — Committees: House, Senate Congressional Record Censors Rep. Mary Miller's Accurate Gender Terminology (Congressional Record article) Al Green Removed for Disrupting Trump Address Mike Johnson's top aide arrested for alleged DUI after Trump speech: Report Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies 2 months into House term Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dead at 70 Pending Activity Committee Activity Senate Banking backs McKernan’s nomination for CFPB director FDA pick may differ from HHS head RFK Jr. on some key areas • Trump's FDA nominee Makary's confirmation hearing Makary says he will resume vaccine committee meetings • Commits to ‘independent scientific review’ of key abortion drug • ‘Happy to look’ at rehiring fired FDA employees • Senators question Trump FDA nominee on flu shots, mifepristone • FDA nominee turns vaccine question on Dem, recalling controversial Biden decision Mayors defend sanctuary policies amid Trump deportation push • Anna Paulina Luna says she will refer four Democratic mayors to DOJ for remaining sanctuary cities Floor Outlook House of Representatives — Rules Committee: Legislation Speaker Johnson faces next government funding deadline (3/14) CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of March 10, 2025 Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025 Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor, and vote on confirmation thereon at 5:30 p.m. Following disposition of the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. Thursday, 3/6, Senate began consideration of two nominations: Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation Abigail Slater, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General House Floor Schedule MONDAY, MARCH 10TH 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 11TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Wednesday, 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. 1156 – Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Smith (MO) / Ways and Means Committee)   H.J. Res. 25 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales.” (Sponsored by Rep. Carey / Ways and Means Committee) Additional legislation related to government funding is expected.  Complete list of bills Committee Meeting Schedules House Committee Meetings (23) Senate Committee Meetings (21) Joint Committee Meetings (2) 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. 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