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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                 November 9, 2024 Please be sure to reserve time with us next Monday night at 8:00 p.m. when we will welcome three guest speakers on our call. Each one will lead prayer to honor Veteran's Day, the results of this election, and the anniversary of the signing of the Mayflower Compact on November 11, 1620. Conference number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EST WELCOME! 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, November 9, 2024 "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 appoints first woman to be White House Chief of Staff  President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. The President-elect often publicly praised Wiles' leadership of what he called his "best-run" campaign. Wiles, however, tends to work behind the scenes. During his acceptance speech early Wednesday morning, Trump said, "Susie likes to stay in the background. She's not in the background." Wiles is a respected figure within the Republican Party, having worked as a GOP strategist with a range of candidates, like outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Leon Panetta, former chief of staff for President Bill Clinton, said Wiles gained Trump's trust, an important task for the position. "It's also the ability to kind of look the president in the eye and tell the president when you think he's making a mistake. And my sense is that Susan Wiles is probably one of the very few people that might have the ability to do that," Panetta said. Wiles will oversee Trump's transition team, including filling out his Cabinet and other operational roles. Source (MSN) Read more here - Father God, we are so thrilled that, with his first action in this time of transition, President Trump has chosen to appoint Susie Wiles to the office of Chief of Staff. As this article states, there is no position on the White House staff with greater power and authority than this one. We also praise You, Holy One, that our President has chosen to honor the women of our land with this appointment. To God be the Glory! Great things He has done! - " ...  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)  Top Story 2 Trump and Ukraine: what Russia wants,          what Trump could do  Stephen Bryen November 8, 2024 Originally published by Asia Times https://asiatimes.com/2024/11/trump-and-ukraine-what-russia-wants-what-trump-could-do/  US objectives for the war have been unilateral: Russia has to leave Ukraine. That won’t be Trump’s position because he will understand that it is a non-starter, especially when the Russians are winning the war. But Trump knows how to sweeten deals and the Russians will listen, to some extent, so perhaps he can work out arrangements that could lead to the end of the conflict. One US objective that should be part of American thinking, but has not been, is to significantly reduce America’s NATO commitment. NATO has been expanding for some time now, and it is the expansion that risks war with Russia. Trump may be more than willing to trade with the Russians on NATO in exchange for less punitive demands on Ukraine. (Center for Security Policy)  > > > Please note:  Stephen Bryen is a former US deputy under secretary of defense and is a leading expert in security strategy and technology. This article originally appeared on his Substack, Weapons and Strategy. It is republished with permission. To read all of this article, please go here.  - Father, we ask that you give President Trump great heavenly wisdom as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Help him to call upon You, as he is called a "savvy negotiator", so we pray that the anointing that flows from Your Throne would fill him at this time. - "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."  (James 1:5)  Top Story 3 The Russian Air Force is ‘dropping like flies’ in the Ukraine War  What You Need to Know: Despite increased production of Su-35 and Su-57 fighters, Russia’s Su-35 “Flanker-E” has struggled in Ukraine. Originally designed to rival American fourth-generation jets, the Su-35 boasts a range of missiles, electronic warfare capabilities, and powerful weaponry. -However, the Su-35 has faced significant losses, with Western-supplied Ukrainian defenses, including Patriot missiles, successfully downing several of these jets. Russia’s fleet has reportedly suffered unsustainable losses, with Ukraine’s claims suggesting that over 350 aircraft have been destroyed since early 2022. -While Ukraine’s defense stock is limited, the current conflict has revealed vulnerabilities in Russia’s aerial fleet, challenging Moscow’s air dominance.  Russia’s Su-35 Fighters Struggle Against Ukraine’s Defenses According to reports months back from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant, a steady uptick in the production of Su-35 and Su-57 fighters will bolster the Russian Aerospace Forces’ capabilities. While extra airframes will certainly help replenish Moscow’s hard-hit fleet amid its invasion of Ukraine, Su-35s have not performed well in the conflict. Armed with sophisticated Western-delivered weaponry, Ukrainian forces have shot down many of these Soviet-era fighters. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced earlier in the year that its forces had shot down at least seven Sukhoi glide-bombers earlier this year using American-made Patriot missiles. The Kremlin takes every chance it gets to tout its “fourth generation ++” fighters as superior jets, but they have yet to prove that title. (Center for Security Policy) Read more here. - Lord Jesus, as Russia struggles in its attacks on Ukraine, we pray for an end to this aggression. We ask for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit across the region, bringing peace and a heart change to both sides. - “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." (Matthew 5:9)  Top Story 4 Outrage, focus on Muslim migrants after Amsterdam "Pogrom" Amsterdam police detained 62 people in connection with a series of antisemitic assaults against Israeli soccer fans, which resulted in five moderate injuries and about 20 to 30 minor ones, in the Dutch capital, the city’s prosecutor René de Beukelaer said at a Friday press. The five injured people were treated in the hospital and discharged, De Beukelaer said during the briefing with Femke Halsema, the Amsterdam mayor. Witnesses described about 100 men, whom they described as Arabs, assaulting Israelis in a coordinated manner on Friday morning. The country’s largest-scale antisemitic incident in decades has shocked many Dutchmen and especially Jews and Holocaust survivors, who said that it is a reminder of what led up to the Holocaust. The Nazis occupied the Netherlands in May 1940. Less than a quarter of Dutch Jews survived the Holocaust, and the country has many Holocaust memorials, including a museum in the former home of Anne Frank, which is one of the nation’s most visited sites. Friday’s incidents prompted Israel to send two airplanes to evacuate its citizens from Amsterdam, and the Israeli government told Israelis in the city to remain in their hotels and to remove signs that could identify them as either Jews or Israelis. The attacks also generated an international uproar, including by King Willem-Alexander, the Dutch ceremonial head of state. (JNS.org) Read more here - Lord God, this situation has erupted so suddenly in Amsterdam! We thank You that P.M. Netanyahu has acted quickly to quell the violence. We quote the following from another source: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at about 4:30 a.m. local time that he was dispatching two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a “very violent incident against Israeli citizens.” “The harsh pictures of the assault on our citizens in Amsterdam will not be overlooked,” Netanyahu’s office stated, adding that he “views the horrifying incident with utmost gravity and demands that the Dutch government and security forces take vigorous and swift action against the rioters, and ensure the safety of our citizens.” Thank You, O Lord, for a leader that will take action to protect his people. In Your Name, Abba, we offer this prayer, amen and amen! - "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." (I Timothy 2:1) Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests: M 11/4 (PDF) • T 11/5 (PDF) • W 11/6 (PDF) • F 11/8 (PDF) Senate — News M 11/4/2024 — Record PDF • Summary W 11/6/2024 — Record PDF • Summary F 11/8/2024 — Record PDF • Summary House — Legislation: New: 16 (R, D), Scheduled, Action: 1 — News T 11/5/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity Social Security bill bottled up after election night maneuver (H.R. 82) F 11/8/2024 — Record PDF, Extensions PDF • Activity Congress Last Week Homeland Security — Committees: House, Senate Trump win opens door to major shift in US immigration policies Some GOP lawmakers air northern border crossing concerns, too Federal Spending — Committees: House, Senate — FY 2024 bills, table GOP's election wins change calculus of upcoming government funding battle Executive — Committees: House, Senate Lankford Decries Dept. of Energy’s Data Collection on Religious Exemptions WH: Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber Judiciary — Committees: Senate, House WH: President Biden Names Fifty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees Tali Farhadian Weinstein: Nominee for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Chief Judge Frances Marie Tydingco-Gatewood: Nominee for the United States District Court of Guam Trump win could prompt US government switch in legal fights Trump, GOP poised to add more conservatives to federal courts Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faces pressure to retire Commerce Policy — Committees: Senate, House GOP wins put rollback of Biden energy policies in play Health Care Policy — Committee: Senate How key results could influence health policy A look at new GOP senators on health policy A look at the health priorities of incoming Senate Democrats Science/Technology Policy — Committee: House, Senate Tech policy likely set for changes after election Congress — Committees: House, Senate Republicans Take Senate Control • Elephant in the Upper Chamber • Republicans claim Senate majority outright Here's how VP-elect JD Vance's Senate seat will be filled As power shifts in Washington, McConnell says filibuster safe 60-vote threshold poses agenda challenge John Thune and John Cornyn in one-week sprint for Senate Republicans' top spot • Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess • Hawley endorses Cornyn • Thune urges Trump to stay neutral • Cruz wants McConnell’s replacement to change how Senate operates Uncalled elections in House control race as Republicans lead • House remains undecided, likely faces even slimmer margin of control • Republicans Leading (6 seats away)—What Still Hasn't Been Called • Johnson optimistic Republicans will hold House majority • Jeffries congratulates Trump, says there's still a pathway for Democrats taking the House Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise ask House Republicans for reelection to leadership • Johnson Readies Republicans’ ‘Biggest Offense Of Our Lives’ Police arrest man who had torch, flare gun at Capitol entrance New senators Latta eyes top GOP spot on Energy and Commerce panel Massie hints at agriculture role in Trump administration Stefanik in contention for Trump administration job Gerry Connolly reveals (esophagus) cancer diagnosis Pending Activity Committee Activity — Reports: 3 • Legislative action this week: House: Legislation: Reported: 1 All committee legislative action • Senate (Subcommittees) • House (Subcommittees) Second Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena hearing announced for 11/13 (Meeting, Docs, Congress.gov) Committee news this week: Senate • House (Google News) Floor Outlook Senate Warren Says Senate Must Use 'Every Minute' Until January 3 to Confirm Federal Judges (no comment included from Majority Leader Schumer) House of Representatives — Rules Committee: Legislation High hopes for bald eagle bill in the lame duck Scalise: House Republicans are Ready for Trump’s First 100 Days CBO: Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of November 11, 2024 Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Program for Tuesday: Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of April M. Perry, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and votes on confirmation thereon at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9/25/2024, Senate began consideration of three nominations: Jonathan E. Hawley, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois David Huitema, of Maryland, to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics Cathy Fung, of California, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court House Floor Schedule TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 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: H.R. 82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Graves (LA) / Ways and Means Committee ) H.R. 5342 Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Arrington / Ways and Means Committee ) H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, as amended ( Sponsored by Rep. Tenney / Ways and Means Committee ) H.R. 9597 Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024, as amended ( Sponsored by Rep. Comer / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) H.R. 9592 Federal Register Modernization Act, as amended ( Sponsored by Rep. Higgins (LA) / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) H.R. 9596 Value Over Costs Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Donalds / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) H.R. 5301 Eliminate Useless Reports Act, as amended ( Sponsored by Rep. Robert Garcia / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) H.R. 5658 Vote by Mail Tracking Act, as amended ( Sponsored by Rep. Porter / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) S. 1510 GAO Inspector General Parity Act ( Sponsored by Sen. Braun / Oversight and Accountability Committee ) …and 6 bills renaming post offices. WEDNESAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 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. 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 ( Sponsored by Rep. Ciscomani / Natural Resources Committee ) H.R. 7409 HEATS (Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act) Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Kim (CA) / Natural Resources Committee ) H.R. 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act ( Sponsored by Rep. Houchin / Education and the Workforce Committee ) Complete list of Bills for the Week of November 11, 2024 Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 7 Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Thursday, November 14, 2024 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 6 Tuesday — November 12, 2024 Wednesday — November 13, 2024 Thursday — November 14, 2024 Joint Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov: 2 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Thursday, November 14, 2024 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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