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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                  October 23, 2021 Reserve time on your weekly calendar to join us on Monday night, October 25th, for another of our CHPP National Conference Calls. Speaker to be announced!   712-770-4160 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT WELCOME! Capitol Hill Prayer Partners P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 chpp1994@gmail.com Please Visit the Website Here The Daily Brief: Legislative Snapshot Saturday, October 23, 2021 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28)  To help sustain our work, please go here. Thank you! 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. Click here to subscribe  "We the People" "Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ" Supreme Court Sets November 1 Oral Argument on Texas Abortion Case The Supreme Court has already agreed to hear a major challenge to Roe v. Wade, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Mississippi case that will be argued December 1. It has already once turned away a request to rule immediately on S.B. 8, the Texas abortion law that allows private individuals to file “private attorney general” civil damages lawsuits rather than enforce its abortion restrictions through government action. The latter decision was based largely on the Court’s skepticism of the procedural hurdles to the lawsuit looking to enjoin the Texas law. Since then, the Justice Department under Merrick Garland has filed its own lawsuit to stop the Texas law. That lawsuit, as I have discussed, has its own problems, but the Court today ordered an aggressive briefing schedule and an emergency argument on November 1. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the decision not to enjoin the law in the interim. (National Review) Read more here.  - Father God, we ask that the State of Texas, and Governor Greg Abbott would find favor before the Supreme Court when this case is heard on November 1st. We stand for LIFE, in Your name, amen and amen. - "When a man's ways are pleasing in Your sight, You cause even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7)   Breaking News Out of Israel 1. Bennett extends Russia trip over Shabbat after ‘warm’ Putin talks run long - Times of Israel First meeting between leaders seen as key in keeping Russia-Israel ties on track following departure of Netanyahu; talks said to have focused on Syria, Iran.   Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s first meeting as premier with Russian President Vladimir Putin went on for some five hours Friday, forcing the Israeli leader to extend his visit to Sochi until after Shabbat, his office said. “The meeting was warm and positive and dealt with a series of issues of importance to the two nations,” said a statement from Bennett’s office after the two leaders met at the Black Sea resort town for their first face-to-face talks since Bennett took office earlier this year. The statement said the official meeting at Putin’s residence lasted some five hours after which the two leaders “went outside to speak on the balcony of the residence and then walked through the paths of the grounds toward the sea.” (Times of Israel) Read more here. 2. Liberman: Confrontation with Iran ‘only a matter of time, and not a lot of time’ - Times of Israel In the latest Israeli threat of military action against Iran, Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman said Tuesday that a conflict was inevitable and was the only way to stop the Islamic Republic from reaching nuclear capability. Speaking with the Walla news site, Liberman said that “a confrontation with Iran is only a matter of time, and not a lot of time.” Amid efforts to resume talks between Tehran and world powers about renewing the 2015 nuclear deal, Liberman said that “no diplomatic process or agreement will stop Iran’s nuclear program.” (Read more)  3. IDF said to resume practicing potential strike on Iranian nuclear sites - Times of Israel The Israeli Air Force has resumed training for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli television reported Thursday. According to Channel 12 news, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi ordered that budgetary funds be set aside for drilling such a scenario, after a two-year hiatus. The network said Kohavi had also ordered that the air force train “intensely” in simulating a strike on Iran’s nuclear program. The orders were reportedly given during a meeting Kohavi held at his office in recent days. The report did not cite a source and there was no comment from military officials. (Read more) To gain more perspective about these developing events, please go here, and note the prayer points included at the end of this article. Thank you.   West Coast braces for simultaneous 'bomb cyclone' and 'atmospheric river' A "bomb cyclone" with hurricane-like strength and a chart-topping "atmospheric river" will coincide Saturday night into Sunday to unleash flooding rains, wet snow, strong winds and coastal surf across the western US. This will be the third and strongest in a series of storms to strike the West Coast this week. A bomb cyclone is a system that drops at least 24 mb in pressure 24 hours or less -- and typically the lower the pressure, the stronger the storm. Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of concentrated moisture that cruise more than 2 miles above the ocean and release rain or snow when they hit land -- and this one rates level 5 of 5. "By Saturday night, a rapidly intensifying Pacific cyclone directing a powerful atmospheric river squarely at the West Coast delivers a fire hose of rich subtropical moisture into California," the Weather Prediction Center said Friday. These two simultaneous events will result in the season's first heavy, wet snow across the Sierras and periods of soaking rains for the coastline and valleys across central and Northern California. Areas of Washington and Oregon will also see impacts through the weekend.(CNN) Read more.  - Father God, we pray that this intense storm system will help to begin to reverse the curse of the drought that has plagued the West Coast for many years. We ask, too, for the safety and the protection of all who live in the paths of these storms, amen. - " . . .  if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)   In Context: Progressive Learning The pro-life movement has patiently worked for years to be in a position to overturn Roe v. Wade and enact pro-life legislation into law to punish the evil of taking human life through abortion. Along the way, they've learned that a party majority doesn't necessarily mean there is an ideological majority. Some criticize Republicans for doing nothing to protect human life during the Bush 43 years when Republicans had control of the Legislative and Executive Branches of government. They never had, however, a 60-vote majority in the Senate to overcome the filibuster. Democrats had that briefly a few years later which is how we ended up with the Affordable Care Act. Progressives have been ascendant in the Democratic party, and are beginning to wield sizeable clout within the Democratic party. Some have been disappointed to learn that a party majority doesn't necessarily mean there is an ideological majority. Not having absolute control has led them to consider the state of their situation.  Progressives are learning that America's debt bill is eventually going to come due, and they're turning to increasingly heavy-handed surveillance tactics to collect more tax revenue. Regarding earlier comments from Leader McConnell, Senate Majority Whip Durbin said, “the last thing Senator McConnell went into this morning was giving new powers to the IRS to snoop. Well, I guess that is true in some respects.” Progressives are learning that Americans often spend more than $600 at a time and don't want every one of those transactions reported to the IRS. They're also learning that if they change the equation from transaction terms to annual terms, they can hide their intent from those who are math-challenged while maintaining a similar level of surveillance of the American people. Progressives have learned that with the Senate having passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, even if the House were to pass both reconciliation and bipartisan bills “together,” they could still end up on the short end since the bipartisan bill would go to the President and the reconciliation bill would go to the Senate. Progressives are learning about conservative Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia. They're learning that he is not a progressive, he has concerns about Medicare's solvency, he has no problem not passing a social spending reconciliation bill, he is still is committed to not changing the filibuster, and he can wear their attacks on him as a badge of honor back home. Progressives are learning that there is no progressive majority in Congress. There is no progressive majority in America either. Father, we ask that you would turn Americans in power away from grabbing for power to instead seeking You for your purposes of government in punishing those who do evil and praising those who do good. “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself” (Romans 15:2-3) Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports Related Headlines: Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined, summarized U.S. Senate confirms Gelpí and O’Hearn to federal judgeships Senate Narrowly Confirms Due Process Foe Catherine Lhamon To Education Department GOP blocks Senate Democrats' revised elections bill House — Weekly Leader Colloquy • Actions passed, declined, summarized Jan. 6 Committee, House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt House passes bill to expand workplace protections for nursing mothers Congress Last Week National Security Top Senate Armed Service Republican wants DOD to suspend vaccine mandate GOP lawmakers worry vaccine mandate will impact defense supply chain Constitution Senate Dems hunt for new elections reform strategy after failed vote Fourth Amendment Longstanding ban on national patient identifier cut from FY 2022 spending bill — Protect Your Medical Privacy Tax Policy CBO Blows Up Democrats’ Spin on Taxes Democrats Explore Tax on Billionaires to Help Fund $2 Trillion Package Yellen’s Global Tax Railroad Federal Spending Annual Appropriations Chairman Leahy Releases Remaining Nine Senate Appropriations Bills • Big Boosts for Agencies • Appropriators Endorse Biden’s 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds in 2022 • Senate Democrats ditch Hyde Amendment, protection against taxpayer funding of abortion, for first time in decades • Congress blocks cuts to top contractors' weapon budgets Reconciliation Spending Democrats squeeze some health priorities into funding bills • Medicare vision, hearing and dental benefits are No. 1 on progressives' list • Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Bill Would Take Over Health Care • Senate Democrats’ Bill Shifts Border Patrol Funds to Remove Border Wall • Jayapal hails Biden as 'mediator in chief' after spending talks • Progressives push back on decision to shrink Biden's paid family leave program • Top Democrat: ‘Very tough’ reaching spending deal • Joe Manchin demands climate provisions stripped from budget bill • The bleak outlook for two climate provisions • Manchin huddles with progressives over spending bill divide: 'We're talking' • “How about zero?” Manchin, Sanders get heated behind closed doors • Sinema blows up Dems' plans to tax high earners, corporations • ‘Universal Agreement’ That Reconciliation Compromise Is Necessary: Schumer • Pelosi open to scrapping key components in spending package • Dem divisions linger in last lap of spending talks • Democratic Split on Taxes, Spending Imperils Deal Deadline • What’s Inside Democrats’ 2,465-Page $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill? • Democrats Erase Women Through Budget ‘Reconciliation’ • 10 Wasteful Items in Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Monstrosity • Republicans plan roundtable to attack 'welfare expansion' in spending bill • Over 100 GOP Reps: Biden's $3.5 Trillion Bill Is a Death Blow to America's Supply Chain • Proposal for banks to report more information to the IRS continues to get pushback • Sen. Rick Scott: Senate Democrats’ Spending Bills Highlight Biden’s Socialist Priorities Monetary Policy Warren, Powell’s Biggest Foe, Not Letting Up on Ethics Push Yellen Says Debt-Limit Deal Will Keep Government Funded Through Dec. 3 Executive GOP Congress Members Demand Answers From DOJ about Parents’ Free Speech Rights Biden Nominee Who Praised Soviet Union Refuses to Give Senate Her Karl Marx Thesis Rubio Delays Atul Gawande’s Nomination to Serve as Top Global Public Health Official Over Radical Abortion Views: ‘Defense of Infanticide’ Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas ‘Has to Resign,’ Sen. Rick Scott Says Justice 4,676,300 Unborn American Babies Murdered in Pelosi’s First Speakership Paris Hilton lobbies Capitol Hill and details enduring abuse in ‘troubled teen industry’ Commerce Policy Biden’s Port Czar Urges Congress to Act on Infrastructure Bills House climate panel chair: 'We just don't have any more time to waste' Energy tax plan may start with House’s, transition to Senate’s Push to pass federal semiconductor funding picks up steam Health Care Policy Congressional Budget Office Confirms The Folly And Waste Of Expanded ACA Subsidies Lawmakers clash over surprise billing law’s implementation Technology Policy House Democrats announce bill to rein in tech algorithms Congress Biden Says He’s Open To Ending Filibuster For Voting Rights ‘And Maybe More’ Reps. Norman, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Cut Congressional Retirement Benefits Democrats Doyle and Price Announce Retirement From Congress GOP rep leaves committee assignments after indictment ASU police: 4 should get misdemeanor charges after activists confront Sinema in bathroom Pennsylvania Republican becomes latest COVID-19 breakthrough case in Congress Major Pelosi donors sitting on SF park in her district set to receive $200 million from taxpayers Senator Manchin clarifies he hasn't threatened to leave Democrat Party • Put Not Your Faith in Manchin Staffers keep clashing over masks in the Capitol hallways Ethics panel releases reports on Malinowski, Kelly, Mooney and Hagedorn Pending Activity Committee Activity 30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate US Has ‘Lost Operational Control’ of Southwest Border, Senate GOP Panel Told • Border agency nominee pressed on immigration policies House Judiciary Antitrust Committee Asks Amazon to Clarify Misleading Testimony 3 Takeaways of Garland Hearing on School Rape Case, Conflict of Interest 1) Garland Denies Knowledge of Loudoun County Rape Case 2) Garland Suggests He Didn’t Do His Homework 3) Garland Deflects Accusations of Conflict of Interest Will Liz Cheney, House Democrats Investigate Insurrectionist Takeover Of Interior Department? Trump Sues House Jan. 6 Committee, National Archives Mark Zuckerberg called to testify before the Senate following Instagram reports Oil industry executives to be grilled by Democrats over 'disinformation campaign' Floor Outlook Democratic infighting puts October spending bill deadline in doubt • Manchin Casts Doubt on Oct. 31 Deadline Democrats see light at end of tunnel on Biden agenda House of Representatives Democrats ‘aim’ to bring votes on infrastructure and reconciliation bills next week Hoyer signals House vote on bill to 'remove' debt limit threat Infrastructure Battle Puts China Chip Bill on Back-Burner Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021 Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Jia M. Cobb, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. At 5:30 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations of Douglas L. Parker, of West Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, and Myrna Perez, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. 51-47, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Douglas L. Parker to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor. 51-48, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Myrna Perez to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. Thursday, 10/21, Senate began consideration of nominations: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jia M. Cobb, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. Senate began consideration of the nomination of Karen McGlashan Williams, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Senate began consideration of the nomination of Patricia Tolliver Giles, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Senate began consideration of the nomination of Michael S. Nachmanoff, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sarala Vidya Nagala, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut. Senate Committees Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Armed Services Hearings to examine security in Afghanistan and in the regions of South and Central Asia; to be followed by a closed session in SVC-217 at 12:15 p.m. Finance Hearings to examine the nominations of Maria L. Pagan, of Puerto Rico, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Geneva Office), with the rank of Ambassador, Brent Neiman, of Illinois, to be a Deputy Under Secretary, and Joshua Frost, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary, both of the Department of the Treasury, and Samuel R. Bagenstos, of Michigan, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearings to examine the nominations of Reta Jo Lewis, of Georgia, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Elizabeth de Leon Bhargava, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security Hearings to examine protecting kids online, focusing on Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Business meeting to consider the nominations of Michael D. Smith, of Virginia, to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, Jose Javier Rodriguez, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary, and Larry D. Turner, of North Carolina, to be Inspector General, both of the Department of Labor, Sandra D. Bruce, of Delaware, to be Inspector General, and Amy Loyd, of New Mexico, to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, both of the Department of Education, and Deirdre Hamilton, of the District of Columbia, Gerald W. Fauth, of Virginia, and Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, each to be Member of the National Mediation Board. Foreign Relations Hearings to examine the nominations of Marc R. Stanley, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Argentine Republic, and Rashad Hussain, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, both of the Department of State, Chantale Yokmin Wong, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador, Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and other pending nominations. Rules and Administration Hearings to examine emerging threats to election administration. Intelligence To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Hearings to examine the nominations of Rostin Behnam, of Maryland, to be Chairman, and to be a Commissioner, of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Environment and Public Works Business meeting to consider the nominations of Carlton Waterhouse, of Virginia, to be Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste, and Amanda Howe, of Virginia, and David M. Uhlmann, of Michigan, both to be an Assistant Administrator, all of the Environmental Protection Agency; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of Henry Christopher Frey, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Clyburn Reed, of South Carolina, to be Federal Cochairperson of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, and Ben Wagner, to be Inspector General of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Foreign Relations Hearings to examine the Department of State and Department of State authorizations. Judiciary An oversight hearing to examine the Department of Justice. Intelligence To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters. Indian Affairs An oversight hearing to examine voting matters in Native communities. Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Hearings to examine Black Sea security, focusing on reviving U.S. policy toward the region. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management Hearings to examine strategies for improving critical energy infrastructure. Small Business and Entrepreneurship Hearings to examine women entrepreneurs. Joint Economic Committee Hearings to examine a stronger labor market for robust growth. Veterans' Affairs Hearings to examine improving Veterans' employment, education, and home loan opportunities, focusing onsuccess after service. Thursday, October 28, 2021 Judiciary Business meeting to consider • S. 2428, to amend title 31, United States Code, to modify False Claims Act procedures, • S. 998, to provide grants to States that do not suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driver's license of a person or refuse to renew a registration of a motor vehicle for failure to pay a civil or criminal fine or fee, and the nominations of Lucy Haeran Koh, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Jane M. Beckering, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Michigan, Shalina D. Kumar, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, Armando O. Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, and Carolyn N. Lerner, of Maryland, both to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and Jonathan Kanter, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice. Aging Hearings to examine building a stronger retirement system for all Americans, focusing ona financially secure future. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearings to examine social media platforms and the amplification of domestic extremism and other harmful content. House Floor Schedule From the House floor colloquy on the schedule for next week: With the short-term extension of the Surface Transportation Program through October 31, the House will aim to consider the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act this work period. In addition, the House will consider H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021, sponsored by Lucy McBath of Georgia. That bill modifies and expands and reauthorizes, through fiscal year 2026, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Madam Speaker, if time allows, the House may also consider H.R. 3992, the Protecting Older Jobs Applicants Act, which allows applicants to bring disparate impact claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 when they experience discrimination while seeking a job. Lastly, additional legislative items may be possible when and if they are ready. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. 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: 1) H.R. 4111 - Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters / Financial Services Committee) 2) H.R. 2265 - Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner / Financial Services Committee) 3) H.R. 5142 - To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the service members who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Lisa McClain / Financial Services Committee) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. H.R. 2119 - Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Lucy McBath / Education and Labor Committee) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, no votes are expected in the House. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 5661 - Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act (Sponsored by Rep. Danny Davis / Ways and Means Committee) 2) H.R. 4035 - Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee / Judiciary Committee) 3) S. 921 - Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act (Sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn / Judiciary Committee) 4) S. 1502 - COPS Counseling Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto / Judiciary Committee) 5) S. 1511 - Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley / Judiciary Committee) Possible Consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Sponsored by Rep. Peter DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) Possible Consideration of the Build Back Better Act Possible Consideration of H.R. 3992 - Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 (Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Sylvia Garcia / Education and Labor Committee) Additional Legislative Items Are Possible Text of Bills for the Week of October 25, 2021 House Committees Tuesday — October 26, 2021 Taking Stock of China, Inc.: Examining Risks to Investors and the U.S. Posed by Foreign Issuers in U.S. Markets Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets (Committee on Financial Services) "Protecting Human Rights in International Conservation" Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (Committee on Natural Resources) Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century Advancements and Applications Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture (Committee on Agriculture) Are FEMAs Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to Assist Communities Before, During, and After Wildfire? Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) Markup of H.R. 4349, H.R. 4476, H.R. 5574, H.R. 5615, H.R. 5616, H.R. 5633, H.R. 5652, H.R. 5658, H.R. 5681, H.R. 5682, H.R. 5683, S. 658 Committee on Homeland Security A Whole of Government Approach in Support of Servicewomen Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs) Protecting Lives and Livelihoods: Vaccine Requirements and Employee Accommodations Subcommittee on Workforce Protections (Committee on Education and Labor) Caring for America: Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce) Strengthening Indigenous Communities Through Cultural and Environmental Preservation Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources) Next Steps: Examining Plans for the Continuation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization Program Subcommittee on Technology Modernization (Committee on Veterans' Affairs) Workforce Development and the Department of Defense Subcommittee on Defense (Committee on Appropriations) Transportation Cybersecurity: Protecting Planes, Trains, and Pipelines from Cyber Threats. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation (Committee on Homeland Security) Judicial Ethics and Transparency: The Limits of Existing Statutes and Rules Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (Committee on the Judiciary) Source: House.gov Wednesday — October 27, 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Intelligence Community: An Enduring Mission Imperative Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Legislative Hearing: Wildland Firefighter Workforce Reforms Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources) • H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021; • H.R. 4777, the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021; • H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act or the FAIR Act; • H.R. 5677, to make technical amendments to titles 2, 50, and 52, United States Code; • H.R. 5679, to make technical amendments to titles 7, 20, and 43, United States Code; • H.R. ___, to make technical amendments to title 25, United States Code; and H.R. ___, to make technical amendments to title 34, United States Code. Committee on the Judiciary Bringing Consumer Protection Back: A Semi-Annual Review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Committee on Financial Services Lessons Learned? Building a Culture of Patient Safety Within the Veterans Health Administration Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Veterans' Affairs) United States Global COVID-19 — Response: Actions Taken & Future Needs Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Committee on Appropriations) Ensuring Equity in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery." Committee on Homeland Security A Review of the SBIC Program Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access (Committee on Small Business) Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Office of Federal Student Aid Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment (Committee on Education and Labor) "TSCA and Public Health: Fulfilling the Promise of the Lautenberg Act" Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change (Committee on Energy and Commerce) The Federal Coal Program: A Bad Deal for Taxpayers and a Threat to Climate, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources) Hybrid Hearing on "How the Meatpacking Industry Failed the Workers Who Feed America" Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Source: House.gov Thursday — October 28, 2021 Fueling the Climate Crisis: Exposing Big Oils Disinformation Campaign to Prevent Climate Action Committee on Oversight and Reform U.S. Engagement in the Western Balkans Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber (Committee on Foreign Affairs) International Climate Challenges and Opportunities Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Source: House.gov Friday — October 29, 2021 Ensuring a Successful Military to Civilian Transition for Servicemembers in Southern Alabama Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs) Source: House.gov 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 712-770-5350 Access Code: 150411# 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: 712-770-5350 Access Code: 150411# WELCOME! 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