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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  November 19, 2022 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, November 19, 2022 "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  5 Aircraft Carriers Set to Operate Together in Europe for NATO Exercise  U.S. aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will exercise with aircraft carriers from France, Italy and the United Kingdom as part of a joint operation across Europe meant to show NATO interoperability, the Pentagon announced Thursday. The two American carrier strike groups, their embarked air wings and escorts will be operating in the North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and Mediterranean Sea along with the U.K. Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Italian carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) and the French FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon press secretary, told reporters Thursday. “These operations present an opportunity for allied nations to coordinate critical combat power throughout the Euro-Atlantic area while showcasing NATO cohesion and interoperability,” Singh said. “It is also an opportunity to test allied cooperation and to practice NATO’s deter and defend concepts across all geographic areas, operational domains and functional areas of the alliance.” (USNI.org) Read more here. - Lord God, we thank You that these five nations are working together in a show of unity, undergirding the commitment of the NATO nations to help each other when they are in need.  May each of these nations reap a blessing as a result of their obedience to sustain NATO. - "And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it." (I Corinthians 12:26) Top Story #2 Topic: North Korea test launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US North Korea missile lands 130 miles off Japan's coastline and within Japanese exclusive economic zone  North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.  The missile landed 130 miles off the coast of Japan, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it was in close communication with Japanese and South Korean officials. The U.S. command immediately condemned Pyongyang’s missile launched and called on it to "refrain from any further unlawful and destabilizing acts." Defense officials said they did not assess the missile test was an immediate threat to the U.S. or its allies but said it would continue to "monitor the situation."  "U.S. commitments to the defense of the ROK [Republic of Korea] and Japan remain ironclad," the Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement early Friday morning. (Fox News) Read more here.   - Father God, we continue to ask that "those in authority" in our nation, in many different agencies, be graced with "wisdom from above" as they monitor the actions of North Korea. We ask that we be kept safe from harm, in Your name, amen and amen.   - " . . . deliver us from evil . . ." (Matthew 6:13)   Top Story #3 Topic: Defeating the "Defense of Marriage Act" Sen. Lee on Marriage Bill: ‘There’s Still Time... We Can Stop This Thing’  If you’re waiting for the Georgia runoff to decide what the Republicans’ margins are, don’t bother. Thanks to Wednesday’s marriage vote, we know exactly where the lines are drawn. Heading into this week, a lot of people said that America was about to find out what the Senate GOP is made of. Now we know. Republicans may be down one seat in the Senate, but they’re 12 short where it matters — on principle. “Everyone seems to nod their head [and agree],” Lankford said, but when Republicans like Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) bring amendments to correct it, Democrats (and their Republican enablers) say, “‘We’re not going to fix it.” “You know what that tells me?” Lankford asked. “These are not mistakes… This was purposeful.” Lee, who’s led the charge to put the brakes on this disaster, was stumped as to how either side of the aisle could defend a vote to terrorize people for their personal beliefs. “This sets in motion a [dangerous] sequence of events,” he told Family Research Council President Tony Perkins soberly after the vote. “It’s likely to culminate in the removal of tax exempt status from religious institutions … that harbor or share a religious belief about the definition of marriage and whether they accept same-sex marriage.” Why? Because the bipartisan “fix” was a farce. “This is a shell game that ends in the … destruction of religious liberty in America.” (The Stand) Read more here. - Lord God, we agree with this statement by Senator Mike Lee: there IS still time to stop this bill from becoming law. We continue to ask You, Holy One, to visit the 12 members in the night, according to the verse below. Lord God. we cry out unto You that You would visit these members with the power of Your Word, turning their hearts in repentance back unto You. In Your Name, amen and amen. - "In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falls upon men, While slumbering on their beds, 16 Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction. 17 In order to turn man from his deed, And conceal pride from man," (Job 33:15-17)  Top Story #4 Topic: Hunter Biden The Bidens and Tony Bobulinski (Getty || Tony Bobulinski) 'Americans will be shocked': Former Hunter Biden business partner lauds GOP probe into Hunter Biden  Joe Biden has denied any involvement in Hunter's deals  Former SinoHawk holdings chief Tony Bobulinski – who was partners in that China-linked company with Biden family members – praised Kentucky Republican Congressman James Comer's newly-launched probe into the First Family's business deals. Earlier Thursday, Comer made a point during a press conference to note the probe will be focused on Joe Biden's alleged links to corrupt overseas deals, but greatly weights the behavior of his surviving son, Hunter. During an interview at the Fox News Patriot Awards, Bobulinski – a Navy veteran – said the best news is that Americans will no longer have to "take my word for it" in terms of allegations Joe and Hunter were in overseas cahoots on multiple occasions. (Fox News) Read more here. Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Biden plans to sign first bipartisan medical marijuana bill into law (H.R. 8454) Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined Senators make deal on bill to codify Supreme Court's same-sex marriage corruption (H.R. 8404) • Fact-checking 7 claims by defenders of bill • Don't be fooled: bill does not protect religious objectors • Sen. Lankford spoke on the marriage bill and religious liberty and proposed amendments • Faith Leaders: 'Respect for Marriage Act' Attacks Religious Freedom • The needless act to 'protect' marriage • Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill with 12 Republicans voting yes and 37 Republicans voting no • Senate moves closer to passing same-sex marriage corruption bill • Republicans Can Still Reverse Course Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe bids farewell after 35 years in Washington (Full Speech: Sen. Inhofe Farewell to the Senate) • Senate passed S.J.Res. 63, by a vote of 61-37, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. • Biden gears up for fight against bipartisan push to end COVID-19 emergency House — Bills • Actions passed House passes bill to solve Civil Rights Cold Cases (S. 3655) • Indiana Republican Rudy Yakym sworn into Congress to finish late Rep. Jackie Walorski's term House passes bill prohibiting use of NDAs to silence sexual misconduct allegations (S. 4524) 'Enjoyed working with three presidents': Pelosi throws shade at Trump in address (Full Speech: Speaker Pelosi's Future Plans) Congress Last Week Constitution House Democrat eyes legislation to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment Second Amendment Kyle Rittenhouse meets with House GOP members Immigration Schumer is right that falling birthrates are bad. He's wrong that immigration is the solution Democrats make lame-duck push for DACA protections The big question on immigration Congress will have to tackle — how many? House Democrats ask Biden to reopen cases of migrants deported for marijuana-related offenses Texas Democrats ask feds to 'intervene' against Greg Abbott's 'invasion' declaration Tax Policy New red tape will slow philanthropy’s response to crises Federal Spending Final spending spree: Four things Democrats want before they lose total control of Congress • Government funding • Same-sex marriage bill • Electoral Count Act • Raising the debt limit White House asks Congress for more than $37 billion in new Ukraine aid • $47.7 billion supplemental spending package for Ukraine and COVID-19 would increase inflationary pressure Marjorie Taylor Greene unveils resolution to audit Ukraine aid funds (H.Res. 1482) New Bill Aims to Block Federal Funding to Teachers Unions (H.R. 9314) Executive Incoming House Republican: GOP shouldn't launch probes in first six months Wray tells lawmakers that FBI conducts cyber offensive operations Joe Biden set to work with a House speaker he has called a 'MAGA Republican' Judiciary It's still Biden's court Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Schumer: 'The voters always cared about abortion' • Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered the majority boosted by an abortion-focused campaign message. On the Hill her party is in firewall mode on the issue, for now. Mormon church announces support for same-sex marriage bill (H.R. 8404) Commerce Policy Some Republicans show appetite for a Manchin deal on permitting reform Senators introduce bill to lower prescription costs for seniors with chronic illnesses (S. 5106) Klobuchar expresses 'serious concerns' about Ticketmaster in letter to CEO Health Care Policy Senate Democrats urge FDA to ease access to abortion pills Telehealth expansion possible in divided Congress Congress Republicans win control of the House • Can Republicans make Congress great again? • McCarthy wins GOP vote for Speakership • Biden congratulates McCarthy • House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader • Stefanik wins election as GOP conference chair • Gen Z has arrived in Congress Senate GOP reelects McConnell as leader • McConnell seeks to unite a divided GOP When are/were House and Senate leadership elections? House Republicans: Nov. 15 Senate Republicans: Nov. 16 House Democrats: Nov. 30 Senate Democrats: week of Dec. 5 House Democrats assess a transformed Washington after losing majority Murray passes on No. 3 Democratic leader job Pelosi steps down as House Democratic leader • Hoyer to step out of leadership role • Democrats' leadership shakeup takes shape with no drama — almost • Dems set to mostly avoid leadership battles as Pelosi departs • 'A new day is dawning': Pelosi endorses trio of House Democrats for leadership • Jeffries announces bid for House Democratic leader • Who is Hakeem Jeffries • Clark launches bid to be Democratic whip • Clyburn seeks to remain in leadership Nancy Pelosi's announcement retiring from leadership met with mixed reactions • From homemaker to House speaker: Nancy Pelosi's time in Congress • memorable moments • Five takeaways • Paul Ryan welcomes Pelosi to 'the former speaker's club' • Boehner congratulates Pelosi • McConnell congratulates Pelosi Psychedelics caucus launched to research benefits of mushrooms and LSD Cuellar describes GOP pressure to flip parties: 'Name your price' John Fetterman won't be able to answer questions in usual way as senator, staffer says Black think-tank launches campaign urging Congress to prioritize racial diversity in offices Departing members of Congress may be, are lining up cushy lobbying gigs Pending Activity Committee Activity Mayorkas testifies 'entire hemisphere' is in 'crisis' but not US border 5 Key Moments From Mayorkas’, Wray's Hill Testimony FBI head: China has ‘stolen more’ US data ‘than every other nation combined’ House panel finds sexual abuse in military's JROTC more widespread than previously thought US House committee weighs seating Cherokee Nation delegate • House should ‘keep its word’, panel hears Lawmakers advance bill to make mail voting more transparent (H.R. 1307) Supreme Court clears way for Jan. 6 panel to access records of Arizona GOP chair • panel weighs 'next steps' after Trump fails to show for deposition • Pence: 'Congress has no right to my testimony' • panel hits back at Pence • Former head of Trump security detail meets with committee • panel forms subcommittee on criminal referrals, unresolved subpoenas • panel brushes off Trump 2024 in final sprint Murray seeking to be second-ever woman Appropriations chair • Sanders to seek gavel of Senate health committee, is in line to chair influential Senate committee on health, education and labor • Meet the new leaders of the Senate health panel: Bernie and Cassidy Paul to serve as top Republican on Senate oversight committee  • U.S. House committee plans December hearing on FTX meltdown, featuring Bankman-Fried ‘Fix Congress’ committee says farewell, but not for long, members hope • House GOP expected to eliminate climate crisis committee • Trump tax return: Republicans vying for key House chair would drop court fight • Republicans to end House review of Commanders in 2023 Victorious House Republicans describe plans to investigate Biden • GOP turns focus to Hunter Biden business dealings after winning House • Ohio’s Jim Jordan pledges Joe Biden probe when Republicans take over U.S. House • Investigating the investigators: Dem strategists to launch counterpunch to House GOP Floor Outlook Biden got dream election results — and two years of gridlock Democrats running low on time to pass anti-Big Tech antitrust bills Fiscal winter is coming: Lawmakers' 5 chilly hills to climb: Government funding • The debt ceiling • Ukraine aid • Recession relief • Medicare cuts Progressives emboldened by midterm wins Senate U.S. Senate Democrats make a last-ditch push for a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers Democrats keep control of Senate • Schumer claims 'vindication' • Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore • Schumer's political prescription: More Pelosi, more bipartisan deals • Senate control guarantees many more judges for Democrats • Warren urges Democrats to get 'aggressive' against Republicans after Senate triumph Senate Floor Schedule Senate meets in pro forma sessions next week. Thursday, 11/17, Senate began consideration of: • H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, after agreeing to the motion to proceed • the nomination of Camille L. Velez-Rive, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico • the nomination of Anne M. Nardacci, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York House Floor Schedule The House meets in Pro Forma sessions next week. Committee Meeting Schedules No committee meetings are scheduled next week. 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. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 Email: chpp1994@gmail.com Website: https://www.capitolhillprayer.org/ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.