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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                 May 20, 2023 For Monday's national CHPP conference call, we are blessed to welcome back Ed Morris, from Tyler, Texas. Among his many other credentials, we note that Ed holds a Master Degree in Divinity from Christian International School of Theology, which was founded by Dr. Bill Hamon. Ed also is an active member of the Northeast Texas District of the Texas Apostolic Prayer Network. Ed will be teaching us on the topic of "Testing Our Hope." Welcome, everyone!   Date: Monday, May 22, 2023 Conference Number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT   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, May 20th, 2023 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) > > > PLEASE NOTE: As we decree the verses together, below, let us thank our Lord that IT IS WRITTEN:  "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11) In this critical hour, let us war in unity with the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God! (Ephesians 6:17) "We the People" "Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ" Today's Top Story  ‘One Health’ to Rule Them All? Time-Sensitive! The World Health Assembly, also known as the decision-making body of the WHO, convenes on May 21–30, 2023, to hold its biggest meeting of the year. According to Liberty Counsel, “the goal is to pass a new Pandemic Treaty along with many amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR).” What takes place during this meeting could affect national sovereignty as amendments to the 2005 International Health Regulations are being voted upon that are part of a legally binding agreement. Investigative journalist James Roguski warns that this would give the WHO “unprecedented power over national-level governments” and “provide an overarching legal framework that defines countries’ rights and obligations in handling public health events and emergencies.” Additionally, the WHO would be given control over “every state’s public health response” when a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is declared. (IFA) Read more here. SEE ALSO! (Dated Wednesday, May 17) Todays Press Conference with Congress Members: Get the US out of the World Health Organization To view the video and read the article, please go here.   Lord, the World Health Assembly is set to meet once again to vote on amendments that could strip away our freedoms. Bring down their plans for a “one-world health” system. (Prayer contributed by IFA)   GOP's Luna unveils resolution to expel Adam Schiff from Congress The publication of Special Counsel John Durham's report this week revealed that the FBI began its investigation of the Trump campaign without any predicating evidence. Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on Wednesday unveiled a resolution to remove California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff from Congress. "Schiff lied to the American people. He used his position on House Intel to push a lie that cost American taxpayers millions of dollars," she wrote in a Tweet from her official account. "He is a dishonor to the House of Representatives." On her personal account, Luna included a different statement in a post that included the resolution. "Knowingly using your position on House Intel to push a lie that ripped apart our country, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and authorized spying on a US President and then proceeding to double down on the lie within days of the Durham report coming out makes you unfit for office. Ethics should investigate," she insisted. (Just the News) Read more here. - Father God, we thank You for the courage demonstrated by Rep. Anna Paulina in introducing this bill to have Rep. Adam Schiff removed from Congress. Lord God, Rep. Schiff has established a long record of violating our rights as American citizens, so he has now lost the privilege of serving us in Congress. We ask, dear Lord, that this bill be met with favor on the House floor, and that Adam Schiff will be impeached. In Your Name we offer this prayer, amen and amen. - "Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return." (Galatians 6:7)   Conservative Senators Stop Weaponization of Child Abuse Bill Against Parents Opposed to Abortion, ‘Transgenderism’ for Children A bill intended to prevent child sexual abuse was originally littered with loopholes for reporting religious entities and parents who object to “gender transition” and abortions for minor children until Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, stepped in.  In a rare show of bipartisanship last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill to combat child sexual abuse material online and establish reporting requirements for online platform providers. The bill also reactivated a decades-old provision obligating certain organizations and professions to report suspected child sexual abuse. But it wasn’t just the bipartisanship of the bill’s passage that made it notable. It was what it took to get to bipartisanship in the first place. While it was originally littered with problematic language that opened loopholes for tracking and reporting religious entities and parents who might object to “gender transition” procedures or abortions for minor children, conservative senators worked hard across the aisle to make the bill one that both parties could support. . . .  Thankfully, Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, realized the impact this language could have on well-meaning parents and organizations or employees who provide “religious guidance” and were able to secure a delay in the bill’s mark-up to discuss the problematic provisions. After a few weeks of negotiations and drafting of various amendments, these senators were able to secure an agreement between Durbin and Sen. Lindsey Graham to apply an appropriate fix. Ultimately, the bill passed out of committee by a vote of 20-1, picking up co-sponsorships from Cruz and Sen. Josh Hawley along the way. (Daily Signal) Read more - Father God, we can only shout "Hallelujah!" at the news of the almost unanimous passage of this bill in this Senate Committee. We now ask that this momentum towards passage by the full Senate would continue in the final vote, and that the president would sign this into law. Thank You, O Lord, that light still shines in our darkness, amen and amen! - "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5 NIV)  Debt Limit Talks Stall as Republicans 'Press Pause' Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it's time to “pause” negotiations, and a White House official acknowledged there are “real differences” that are making talks difficult. McCarthy said resolution to the standoff is “easy,” if only President Joe Biden would agree to some spending cuts Republicans are demanding. It is unclear when negotiations would resume. “We’ve got to get movement by the White House and we don’t have any movement yet,” McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters at the Capitol. "So, yeah, we’ve got to pause.” In the Senate, which is controlled by majority Democrats, the Republican leader Mitch McConnell has taken a backseat publicly, and is pushing Biden to strike a deal directly with McCarthy. McConnell blamed Biden for having “waited months before agreeing to negotiate” with the speaker. “They are the only two who can reach an agreement,” McConnell said in a tweet. “It is past time for the White House to get serious. Time is of the essence.” Experts have warned that even the threat of a debt default would send shockwaves through the economy. Markets had been rising this week on hopes of a deal. But that shifted abruptly Friday after negotiators ended late morning an hour after they had begun. The S&P 500 went from a gain of 0.3% to a loss of 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went from a gain of 117 points to a loss of about 90 points. (Newsmax) Read more here.    - Father God, when we are helpless and hopeless, we turn to You in repentance. We ask once again that the light that is shining in the darkness would now penetrate these discussions on the debt limit, bringing the breakthrough we need to move this work forward. We thank You, O Lord, Mighty God, that it is written that nothing is too difficult for You, so we lay this matter upon the altar of Your Grace. In Your Name, amen and amen. - " . . . nothing is too difficult for thee!" (Jeremiah 32:17)   Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 5/15 (PDF) • T 5/16 (PDF) • W 5/17 (PDF) • Th 5/18 (PDF) • F 5/19 (PDF) — Committee Reports Senate Digest — Monday, 5/15/2023 • Floor Log — McConnell, Schumer remarks Forced by Vance, Senate passes repeal of DC policing bill (H.J.Res. 42), Sending Measure to Biden’s Desk Digest — Tuesday, 5/16/2023 • Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks 3,000 Military Veterans Reject Pentagon’s ‘Left-Wing Social Agenda,’ Support Tuberville’s Fight • Military abortion vs. military promotions debate, Tuesday Digest — Wednesday, 5/17/2023 • Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks Senator Budd's opening speech Military abortion vs. military promotions debate, Wednesday Digest — Thursday, 5/18/2023 • Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks Senate confirms Biden court pick despite Manchin opposition Digest — Friday, 5/19/2023 • Floor Log House — Bills Digest — Monday, 5/15/2023 House Unanimously Passes Bill Limiting Federal Government Access to Phone, Email Data (H.R. 3089, Floor Debate) Digest — Tuesday, 5/16/2023 Floor Debate on H.Res. 398 (Rule) Digest — Wednesday, 5/17/2023 House Democrat introduces resolution to boot George Santos from Congress • House votes to send resolution to Ethics Committee (H.Res. 114, Floor Debate) House passes bill to deport immigrants who assault police (H.R. 2494, Floor Debate) Digest — Thursday, 5/18/2023 Floor Debate on H.Con.Res. 40 (support for local law enforcement) Congress Last Week National Security / Military ‘Weakening Ourselves’: House Republican Says Climate Politics Hurts US Energy Production, National Security Foreign Policy Congressional Leaders Head to England to Find Ally in Fight Against China Second Amendment Boebert offers bill to repeal gun control measures (H.R. 3212) Homeland Security Texas GOP Congressman, Texas Republican pushes back on notion that border situation 'not that bad' Immigration Rep. Khanna lays out what Democrats could support in immigration compromise Sen. Murphy sees opportunity for bipartisan immigration reform GOP lawmaker dings McCarthy for 'demonizing' illegal immigrants Federal Spending Biden Admin Admits $3 Billion Accounting Error on Ukraine Aid White House: Proposed spending cuts would be 'gut punch' to border guards Biden's budget vs. Republican debt ceiling bill on spending, deficits Debt ceiling fight holds reminders of 2011, maybe worse • McCaul 'optimistic' US won't default • Murphy 'skeptical' there will be an agreement in two weeks • Short-term debt ceiling hike 'not a fix': White House economic adviser • Biden, McCarthy meet again on debt limits with work requirements for benefits emerging as key issue • McCarthy holds out hope, Debt Ceiling Talks: ‘A Little More Productive’, voices new confidence for deal, 'Negotiations are Happening' • Meet the negotiators leading debt limit talks for Biden and McCarthy • White House defends Biden’s travel to Japan amid debt talks, notes 'Steady progress' on debt ceiling talks as Biden receives update in Japan, optimistic about path forward despite 'serious differences' on budget talks • Liberals worry Biden is caving • McCarthy says work requirements a ‘red line’ • Jeffries says work requirements are a 'non-starter' rallies Democrats behind effort to force debt ceiling vote • House Democrats Attempt To Bypass Debt-Ceiling Negotiations • Bipartisan lawmakers eye blocking pay for members of Congress if US defaults, government shuts down • House conservatives: 'No further discussion' on debt limit until Senate can pass a bill • Democrats press Biden to use 14th Amendment on debt ceiling • Murphy mum on whether he'd support Biden invoking 14th Amendment Executive Biden issues third veto, this time targets bipartisan solar tariffs bill (Vetoes) Durham’s FBI-Trump report fuels House GOP ‘weaponization’ attacks House GOP Whip Emmer calls for Mayorkas impeachment Don’t give federal agencies carte blanche on regulations — make Congress vote Judiciary Delaney Dead: White House Poised To Pull Controversial Judicial Nomination Supreme Court ​​Democrats reintroduce Supreme Court expansion legislation (up to 12 Justices) (S. 1616) Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) House GOP Says Politics Is Behind Lack of Consequences for Pro-Abortion Extremists Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) D.C. House delegate asks US Botanic Garden, on Capitol Hill grounds, to feature marijuana Commerce Policy Congress launches bipartisan effort to keep AM radios in cars in the electric vehicle era Agriculture Policy Congress negotiating massive new farm bill that will affect what you eat Western Caucus releases 2023 Farm Bill priorities Farm bill debate: More breathing room sought for conservation Farm bill could override Supreme Court's endorsement of California's Proposition 12, which mandates larger living spaces for certain farm animals and bans the sale of meat and eggs from out-of-state farms that fail to comply with California's standards. Specialty crop producers seek farm bill recognition, support Technology Policy ‘Bomb in a China Shop’: AI to Wipe Out Jobs, Create Election Uncertainties, Congress Hears Rick Scott introducing legislation to require parental consent for kids' AI use (S. 1626) Natural Disasters FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program Faces Intense Congressional Investigation Newsom slams McCarthy for failing to address California flood emergency Congress Rep. Gerry Connolly’s staff members assaulted, by baseball bat-wielding assailant • Police ID suspect Hawley opens up about wife's miscarriage in new book 'Manhood' Florida Republican Luna unveils resolution to expel Adam Schiff from Congress (H.Res. 412) McCarthy Wants House Ethics Committee to Investigate Santos Jewish Democrats call on McCarthy to censure Gosar over staffer's reported beliefs Pending Activity Committee Activity Senate Agriculture backs Torres Small to take deputy position at Agriculture Department Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on AI Regulation (Hearing) Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue Remains Key Issue in Western Balkans (Hearing) Senate holds 3 days of hearings following bank crash (Hearings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) House Republicans advance bill increasing veteran spending, reducing medical fund (Markup, Bill Summary) Legislative Branch bill advanced to full Appropriations panel (Markup, Bill Summary) House stablecoin hearing focuses on competing bills for regulation (Hearing) Mayor Laments Crime in DC at House Oversight Hearing: ‘No One Can Be Satisfied’ (Hearing) House member 'pauses' subpoena attempt over Afghanistan cable • State Dept to Allow Two House Members to View Classified Afghanistan Document House to Investigate IRS Retaliation, Removal of Team Probing Hunter Biden • Top House Republican demands IRS briefing Weaponization Committee: FBI ‘Disparaging Whistleblowers’ After Revoking Their Security Clearances • Tensions flare at hearing • 4 Big Moments (Hearing) House Republicans press Pentagon on alleged failure to stop 2021 bombing in Afghanistan House GOP Requests Testimony From Durham as Report on FBI Probe Into Trump Campaign Released Bipartisan group calls for investigation into Comer's remarks about missing whistleblower • Comer ‘Won’t Be Intimidated’ by Liberal Group’s Call for Investigation, Says House Oversight Committee Floor Outlook Senate Senate recesses as debt ceiling talks heat up Schumer on AI: 'Congress has to move fast', plans to model action on CHIPS and Science Act • "Congress must move quickly. …our approach to AI must be fast-moving. We can't move so fast that we do flawed legislation, but there is no time for waste or delay or sitting back. We have to move fast." House of Representatives CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of May 22, 2023 Senate Floor Schedule Senate meets in pro forma sessions next week during its State Work Period. Senator Schumer announced, “negotiations are currently making progress. As Speaker McCarthy has said, he expects the House will vote next week if an agreement is reached, and the Senate would begin consideration after that. … Members should remain aware and be able to return to the Senate within a 24-hour period to fulfill our responsibilities to avoid default.” Senate resumes consideration of the Papillion nomination on Tuesday, 5/30. House Floor Schedule MONDAY, MAY 22ND 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, MAY 23RD 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: S.J. Res. 11 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards" (Sponsored by Senator Fischer / Energy and Commerce Committee) WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH 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.J. Res. 45 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans" (Sponsored by Rep. Good / Education and the Workforce Committee) Begin consideration of H.R. 467 HALT Fentanyl Act (Sponsored by Rep. Griffith / Energy and Commerce Committee) Legislation that may be Considered: Veto Message to Accompany H.J. Res. 39 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414. ( Sponsored by Rep. Posey / Ways and Means Committee ) — Solar Energy THURSDAY, MAY 25TH 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: Complete consideration of H.R. 467 HALT Fentanyl Act (Sponsored by Rep. Griffith / Energy and Commerce Committee) Complete list of Bills for the Week of May 22, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday — May 22, 2023 Tuesday — May 23, 2023 Wednesday — May 24, 2023 Thursday — May 25, 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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