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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  May 6, 2023 Plan now on joining us on Monday, May 8th, for our weekly CHPP national call. Our keynote speaker this week will be Rev. Barbara L. Potts, founder, Kingdom Rising Ministries. She will be calling forth the rise of the EKKLESIA and the SONS OF LIBERTY INITIATIVE! To learn more about Barbara's ministry, you can visit her website by going here. Welcome!   Conference number: (717) 908-1834 Access Code: 616137 Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT Date: Monday, May 8th 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 7, 2023 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 5/1 (PDF) • T 5/2 (PDF) • W 5/3 (PDF) • Th 5/4 (PDF) • F 5/5 (PDF) — Committee Reports Senate Digest — Monday, 5/1/2023, Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks Digest — Tuesday, 5/2/2023, Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks — Two bills added to the Calendar for possible consideration: A bill (S. 1395) to temporarily suspend the debt limit through December 31, 2024. A bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes. Digest — Wednesday, 5/3/2023, Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks Biden allies join Republicans in vote to resume solar tariffs • Dem-Controlled Senate Defies Biden, passes Chinese solar tariffs resolution (H.J.Res. 39) • Setting Up Showdown with Biden Kansas Republicans push Congress to reject prairie chicken protections Digest — Thursday, 5/4/2023, Floor Log — Schumer, McConnell remarks Digest — Friday, 5/5/2023, Floor Log Congress Last Week National Security / Military Ernst slams Biden administration plan to electrify military fleet: 'You don't fight a war that way' GOP House Members Sound Alarm on VA Failing to Provide Vets Adequate Brain Injury Exams Senate Republicans Question Navy for Platforming Drag Performer in Recruiting Program Biden recommends nominating Air Force general as the next Joint Chiefs chairman Foreign Policy House leaders bind together to condemn Russia's 'deeply concerning' detention of Americans Congress introduces bill to permanently authorize law allowing sanctions on Iran (H.R. 3033) Pelosi details trip to Ukraine ahead of one-year anniversary: 'It was dangerous' Speaker McCarthy Delegation Arrives in Jordan • McCarthy says if Biden doesn't invite Netanyahu to US, he will • Speaker McCarthy’s Historic Trip to Israel • Knesset speaker plays 'Hotel California' for McCarthy • Speaker McCarthy’s Remarks at the Knesset McCarthy promised to build a parliamentary working group between US House and Israel • McCarthy warns Israel off of Chinese investments in Jerusalem speech • McCarthy underscores bipartisan US support in speech to Israeli Knesset despite tensions • McCarthy to Russian reporter: ‘I do not support what your country has done to Ukraine’ • Speaker McCarthy Delegation in Italy • Speaker McCarthy meets with Pope Francis Constitution Puerto Rico Status Act reintroduced in the US House of Representatives - Pasquines (H.R. 2757 Amid rising cheating fears, House Republican seeks to make DC 'gold standard' for clean elections House Considers Federal Ban on Private Money to Run Elections Second Amendment Republican lawmakers to introduce national 'stand your ground' bill (S. 1445) Homeland Security Texas Republican: Number of migrants trying to cross into US 'getting worse' House Republicans Unveil Bill to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement (H.R. 2) • House Leadership’s Statement US to Send 1,500 Troops to Southern Border: White House With border crisis looming, senators unveil temporary patch to cover expiring Title 42 authority Arizona congressman: Democrats trying to 'gaslight' Homeland Security committee about border crisis Title 42 jitters rattle Democratic unity Immigration What to Expect When Title 42 Ends on May 11 Trade Senate Democrats unveil China competition push 2.0 Federal Spending GOP House, Biden admin at standoff on requested Afghanistan withdrawal docs, after deadline passes Congress Must Defund Nonprofits Aiding Open-Border Operations Congress Needs to End This Massive Government Slush Fund Schumer’s $2 Million for Bronx Hip Hop Museum Spotlighted Amid Near-Record Setting Congressional Earmarking Spree GOP furious at VA claiming debt bill cuts veteran benefits: ‘Shamelessly lying’   • Over 50 House Republicans tear into VA secretary over debt bill claims • 56 House Republicans Criticize Veterans Affairs Secretary Over Debt Limit Bill Claims Attention turns to the Senate after House GOP passes debt limit bill (H.R. 2811) • Schumer announces Senate hearings on GOP debt limit bill starting this week • Yellen says drop-dead date for debt ceiling is June 1 (April tax revenues were about one-third of what the IRS took in last year.) • Speaker McCarthy’s Response to Secretary Yellen’s Letter on the Debt Ceiling • US may default on June 1 without debt ceiling hike • Fed's Powell: don't assume Fed can shield U.S. economy from debt limit default • White House Warns of Millions of Job Losses, ‘Severe Damage’ to Economy If US Defaults on Debt • White House official hints at possible short-term debt deal to avert default • House Republicans ‘Did What They Had to Do’ on Debt Ceiling, CEO Says • Lawmakers throw cold water on short-term debt limit hike • Biden, GOP on collision course • Time for Biden and Schumer to Stop Demagoguing and Take Debt, Spending Talks Seriously • Biden calls McCarthy to meet, says he believes McCarthy is an 'honest man' • McCarthy accepts Biden's invitation to meet on May 9 • McConnell will attend, Backs Kevin McCarthy’s Hand, warns he won’t back debt-ceiling increase without 'substantive' reforms • Top GOP negotiator: US won't default if Biden, Senate 'recognize the gravity' of situation • Sanders warns lawmakers not to 'go to war on the working class' during debt negotiations House Democrats reveal secret plan to force vote on debt limit hike • House Democrats Quietly Deploy Plan to Force Vote on Debt Limit Increase • Out With A Whimper: House Democrat Plot To Kill Debt Ceiling Measure Flops Monetary Policy GOP senator slams Fed Chair Jerome Powell: He's 'done a pathetic job' Executive Biden pick to head National Highway Traffic Safety Administration faces GOP roadblock • Senate Republicans Raise Alarm Sen. Ron Johnson says Antony Blinken 'lied boldface to Congress' over emails to Hunter Biden Key lawmaker asks oversight committees to probe if DOJ is letting Hunter Biden off easy Democrats seek to undercut GOP attacks on Biden documents Biden’s Executive Assistant Didn’t Identify Classified Docs While Packing Office: House Democrats Biden Bribery Allegation ‘Concerning and Credible,’ Chair of House Freedom Caucus Says • First ‘Direct Link’ to Biden? House GOP Vows to Fully Pursue Bribery Probe  Supreme Court Former judge who advised Pence on Jan. 6: Supreme Court should subject itself to 'highest' ethical standards More information disclosed about Clarence Thomas not violating the law Democrats eye funding cuts as leverage against Supreme Court Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) 30 Years Later, Congress Still Hasn’t Acted to Prevent Another Waco-Style Tragedy Omar condemns lack of action to curb police violence years after George Floyd's murder Senators hopeful they can keep rail safety bill on track after East Palestine NY Democrat unveils bill to criminalize sharing deepfake porn (H.R. 3106 Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Hundreds of Democrats urge appeals court to reverse abortion pill ruling Commerce Policy Manchin introduces permitting bill, taking second shot at energy package (S. 1399) • Republicans lay out permitting reform vision, signal openness to negotiation (S. 1449, S. 1456, McConnell remarks) • Top environment Democrat to release permitting proposal focused on emissions cuts  Ethanol dispute shows power of regional interests in narrow GOP majority Effort to lower drug prices gets off to rocky start Rural housing crunch ‘ripe and ready’ for legislative fix, lawmakers say  Sanders unveils $17-an-hour minimum wage bill Health Care Policy Bill Expands Health Savings Accounts to Direct Primary Care (S. 628) How Congress Can Save Medicare Congress urged tackle ‘ghost networks’ amid mental health crisis (health insurance company provider listings that are not available) Technology Policy Lawmakers Tout Effort to Prevent A.I. from Launching Nuclear Weapon House Democrat unveils legislation requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads (H.R. 3044) Here’s how Washington is racing to get a grasp on AI technology Congress Feinstein says Senate 'swiftly' confirming court nominees in her absence Man accused of setting fires at Minnesota mosques, harassing Omar Scalise says he has 'very strong, open relationship' with McCarthy Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Bill to Prohibit Members of Congress From Trading Stocks (H.R. 3003) • Ocasio-Cortez, Gaetz part of group • Gaetz on cosponsoring lawmaker stock trade bill: Ocasio-Cortez is 'wrong a lot' but 'not corrupt' Wall Street's Democratic Congressman Makes Perfectly Timed Trade in Failing Bank Stock Ocasio-Cortez calls for Feinstein to resign • Feinstein should resign, New York Times Editorial Board says • Schumer 'hopeful' Sen. Feinstein can return to Senate next week Woman charged with battery for throwing drink on Gaetz Pending Activity Committee Activity Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Supreme Court Ethics Questions in Senate Hearing • "Because the court will not act, Congress must" • 6 Takeaways • Durbin slams Supreme Court’s response to ethics issues: Highest U.S. court shouldn't have 'lowest ethical standards' • McConnell: 'the left and some of their media allies want the American people to gasp in horror—in horror—that one Supreme Court Justice vacations with his friends, that another one sold his house when he moved, and that Chief Justice Roberts' wife has a career outside the home.' • Senate Committee Hearing Exposes Left’s Campaign to Manipulate Supreme Court Senate Hearing on House GOP Debt Plan • Senate Democrats lambast US Senate Committee On Armed Services Holds Hearing On Worldwide Threat Assessment Interior secretary under fire at U.S. Senate hearing over oil and gas leases, public lands US House committee passes bill to delist wolves Jim Jordan launches probe into lack of arrests in protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes House to hold oversight hearing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) with attorneys general House Oversight Panel Subpoenas FBI for Document Alleging Biden ‘Bribery Scheme’ • Biden Bribery Allegation Could Mean Impeachment, Republican Policy Chair Says House GOP seeks interview with ex-White House counsel on Biden classified docs House Republicans grill med school accreditor on racial discrimination in new diversity standard Former Intelligence Heads Brennan, Clapper to Testify to House Panel Over Role in Hunter Biden Laptop Letter Floor Outlook House of Representatives GOP Unveils ‘Strongest Border Security Package … Ever,’ Vows House Will Pass in May (H.R. 2) CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of May 8, 2023 Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of L. Felice Gorordo, of Florida, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 5/4, Senate began consideration of 2 nominations: L. Felice Gorordo, of Florida, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo, of Nevada, to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. House Floor Schedule TUESDAY, MAY 9TH 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, MAY 10TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. 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 Considered Pursuant to a Rule: H.R. 2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Diaz-Balart / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 1163 - Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Smith (MO) / Ways and Means Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of May 8, 2023 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Thursday, May 11, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Tuesday — May 9, 2023 Wednesday — May 10, 2023 Thursday — May 11, 2023 Friday — May 12, 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. 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