Three issues of national importance are rising to a climax as September 2021 comes to an end: • how much innocent red blood will be shed, • how much red ink its finances can endure, and • how much of a red agenda it will pass.
Sometimes people say things that communicate more than they intend. This week, as part of his efforts to justify yet another increase, Senate Majority Leader Schumer noted Congress has previously raised the debt ceiling about 80 times. In other words, the debt limit has not done much limiting. Now, Republicans have found a use for the debt ceiling: stopping a $3.5 trillion spending bill full of a leftist, trajectory-changing agenda. Leader Schumer has filed cloture on H.R. 5305, the bill to fund the government and raise the debt limit (yes, as recorded on page S6666 of this year’s Congressional Record).
After 48 years of nothing more than a Supreme Court precedent, and in the midst of looming financial gridlock, the House found time on Friday to pass a bill to stain U.S. law with the gruesome bloody procedure of abortion.
Congress has five days to fund the government or extend its current funding and a few more after that to deal with the excess of spending beyond tax revenue. The current majority has made this unnecessarily complicated by attempting to do everything it has wanted to do for at least 20 years all at once.
To average and astute political observers, the timing of these matters coinciding may appear incidental. They are not. God has brought these matters together because as His Word shows, over and over again in the history of Israel, they are directly related. The kings of Israel, especially in the latter days of its monarchy, were measured by whether or not they tore down or built up the high places for evil sacrifices, the then-equivalent of abortion. Whether the reckoning for America comes this week or later, “Don't be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows he will also reap” (Galatians 6:7).
Father, in the midst of many complicated issues and complicating factors we have a simple request: Allow and help Congress to do that which is good and honoring to You, and not that which would dishonor You. Turn the trajectory of America to being humble before You.
“And the LORD God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place.” (2 Chronicles 36:15)
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Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Reports
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Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed, declined, summarized
Executive Session
Senate confirmed nominee for top Treasury tax position
House — Weekly Leader Colloquy • Actions passed, declined, summarized
Suspension of the Rules
House clears bill to provide veterans with cost-of-living adjustment
House passes bill to compensate 'Havana syndrome' victims, of Likely Directed Energy Attacks
House passes standalone bill to provide $1B for Israel's Iron Dome
Considered Pursuant to a Rule
H.R. 5305, Government Funding, FY2022, debt ceiling limit suspension
House passes bill to fund government, suspend debt limit
H.R. 4350, NDAA, FY2022
House passes sweeping defense policy bill
H.R. 3755, Abortion codification
U.S. House Democrats advance abortion bill, more accurately known as the Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act • bill would override all pro-life laws at both the federal state levels — Vote was 218-211
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National Security
Drafting women is Congress’s latest woke idea for the military
Defense bill that would make women register for draft largely supported by Republicans
Freedom Caucus urges opposition to defense bill over 'draft our daughters' provision
Foreign Policy
American Investors Are At Risk If Congress Continues To Give Fraudulent Chinese Companies A Pass
AOC, ‘Squad’ force House Democrats to spike $1B for Israel’s Iron Dome from government funding bill • AIPAC raps ‘extremists in Congress’ • Hoyer tells Israel removal of Iron Dome funding is 'technical postponement' • 9 House members vote against Israel Iron Dome funding
Immigration
Del Rio Crisis: ‘Has Reached a Boiling Point’
New Report Shows 'Deeply Troubling Failures' by Border Patrol in Boy’s Death, Congressional Leader Says
Democrats look for Plan B after blow on immigration
Federal Spending
Government funding + debt ceiling suspension
Democrats set up fiscal standoff with GOP by pairing government funding bill with debt limit hike • GOP Has Vowed To Oppose, has no obligation to raise the debt limit • McConnell, Shelby Release Their Funding Bill • GOP warns McConnell won't blink on debt cliff • Shutdown and loan default loom
Infrastructure, $1.2 trillion — “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”
House Leadership Keeps Promise To Moderates, Schedules Vote On Bipartisan Infrastructure Package • House GOP to whip votes against ‘bipartisan’ infrastructure bill in win for conservative wing • Jayapal says Sept. 27 vote is 'arbitrary deadline' • Liberal Senate Democrats urge House to postpone infrastructure vote • House GOP to whip votes against ‘bipartisan’ infrastructure bill in win for conservative wing • McCarthy opposes infrastructure bill despite Senate GOP support: ‘Different situation now’ • Handful of Republicans plan to vote yes
Infrastructure, $3.5 trillion — “Build Back Better Act”
Dems can't include amnesty in reconciliation bill, parliamentarian rules • Democrats reject hardball tactics against Senate parliamentarian • Top House Democrats: $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill Likely Will Be Smaller • Manchin: Biden told moderates to pitch price tag for reconciliation bill • Media Hides Secret in $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill • McConnell: $3.5 trillion bill taxes: China's business tax would be less, union tax break to replace charitable giving tax deduction, federal monitoring of all citizens' bank transactions greater than $600 • Democrats to raise cap on Biden’s IRS transaction data monitoring proposal to $10,000 • Pelosi, Schumer Announce ‘Agreement on a Framework’ to Fund Budget Bill, tax increases
Debt Limit
Pelosi tries to hold line as Democrats start to crack on debt ceiling standoff • Nancy Pelosi Urges Congress to ‘Come Together’ to End Debt Ceiling Crisis • Anxious Democrats float Plan B: Raise debt ceiling on party-line vote
Executive
Senate Democrats call on FTC to fix data privacy ‘crisis’
Schiff and Pelosi push bill to limit presidential power
Justice
Bipartisan police reform talks, sparked by George Floyd's death, collapse • Congress gives up after months of negotiations
No, Nancy Pelosi, terminating lives isn’t healthcare • How the Women’s Health Protection Act endangers women
Commerce Policy
Senate Republicans Seek Greater Oversight Over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
To reach clean energy goals, Democrats offer to help utilities retire coal plants faster
Health Care Policy
The Next Medicaid Blowout
Nearly 100 lawmakers ask Biden admin for details on UPitt's federally funded fetal tissue research
Congress
Former NY Rep. Sherwood Boehlert dies at 84
Members of Congress, Spouses Find Oasis of Calm Amid Washington’s Political Conflicts at Alabaster House
Pelosi: 'I come from a pro-life family' but disagree with Catholic church on abortion
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3 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021
Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 5305, Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Senate did not finish work on several nominations:
65-21, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Karen Erika Donfried, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs and Eurasian Affairs).
57-26, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Monica P. Medina to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
58-25, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Mary Catherine Phee to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs).
54-29, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Todd D. Robinson to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs).
62-21, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the nomination of Jessica Lewis to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs).
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine CARES Act oversight of the Treasury and
Federal Reserve, focusing on supporting an equitable pandemic recovery.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine the administration of laws under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Jack A. Markell, of Delaware, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador, and
Mark Gitenstein, of Washington, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the rank and status of Ambassador, both of the Department of State, and other pending nominations.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight
Hearings to examine existing resources and innovations needed to replace legacy IT and save taxpayer dollars.
Judiciary
Subcommittee on Constitution
Hearings to examine toxic conservatorships, focusing on the need for reform.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine protecting consumer privacy.
Foreign Relations
To receive a closed briefing onAdministration efforts regarding energy security, including Nord Stream 2.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine the threat of worsening natural disasters.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine Texas's abortion law.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Atul Atmaram Gawande, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and C.
B. Sullenberger III, of Texas, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization,
Claire D. Cronin, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to Ireland,
Kent Doyle Logsdon, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova,
Sharon L. Cromer, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia,
Virginia E. Palmer, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, and
Howard A. Van Vranken, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, all of the Department of State, and other pending nominations.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Rachael S. Rollins, of Massachusetts, to be United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Department of Justice.
Armed Services
Hearings to examine Afghanistan.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board, and Judith Del
Zoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be First Vice President, and
Owen Edward Herrnstadt, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors, both of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine school reopening during COVID-19, focusing on supporting students, educators, and families.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security
Hearings to examine protecting kids online, focusing on Facebook, Instagram, and mental health harms.
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11 a.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021
Program for Sunday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 11 a.m.
From the floor colloquy:
Mr. Speaker, the House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules. …
Mr. Speaker, the Budget Committee has announced a markup for the Build Back Better Act for tomorrow and Saturday (today). (The bill can be filed during Sunday's Pro Forma session.) It is my intention to bring it to the floor next week. This legislation will help move tens of millions of Americans closer to economic security while also making transformational investments in making childcare more affordable, helping Americans access healthcare, and addressing climate change with the seriousness that it deserves and demands.
On September 27, pursuant to the rule passed on August 24, the House will consider the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation passed the Senate on a bipartisan basis last month and would create millions of good jobs all across America by investing in critical infrastructure. That bill and the Build Back Better America Act are the essence of the vision and program that has been proposed by President Biden, which, as I said, will grow millions of jobs and make the lives of Americans more secure and safer.
Mr. Speaker, if time allows, the House may also consider three bills from the Committee on Education and Labor:
• H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, which amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide workplace protections for mothers to pump breast milk in the workplace.
• H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act, which allows applicants to bring a disparate claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 when they experience age discrimination while seeking a job.
• In addition, H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021, which modifies, expands, and reauthorizes the fiscal year 2026 Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Mr. Speaker, lastly, there may be additional legislative items as possible and as necessary.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
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.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1693 - EQUAL Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries / Judiciary Committee)
2) H.R. 4981 - To amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking (Sponsored by Rep. David Trone / Foreign Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 4250 - War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act (Sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx / Foreign Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 1228 - Libya Stabilization Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ted Deutch / Foreign Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 4686 - Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot / Foreign Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 4611 – DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres / Homeland Security Committee)
7) H.R. 4089 – Darren Drake Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer / Homeland Security Committee)
8) S. 1917 – K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters / Homeland Security Committee)
9) H.R. 4094 – One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Homeland Security Committee)
10) H.R. 4682 – UAS Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Guest / Homeland Security Committee)
11) H.R. 4426 - Homeland Security for Children Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Donald Payne / Homeland Security Committee)
12) H.R. 4363 - DHS Contract Reporting Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger / Homeland Security Committee)
Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Sponsored by Rep. Peter DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
Consideration of the Build Back Better Act
Possible Consideration of H.R. 3110 - PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / Education and Labor Committee)
Possible Consideration of H.R. 3992 - POJA Act of 2021 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sylvia Garcia / Education and Labor Committee)
Possible Consideration of H.R. 2119 - Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lucy McBath / Education and Labor Committee)
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Possible Postponed Suspension Votes:
1) S. 848 - Consider Teachers Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Sen. Mike Braun / Education and Labor Committee)
2) H.R. 1029 - Free Veterans from Fees Act (Sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 1154 - Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act (Sponsored by Rep. Donald McEachin / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 3533 - To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte / Oversight and Reform Committee)
5) H.R. 3599 - Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna / Oversight and Reform Committee)
6) H.R. 1204 - District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Home Rule Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Oversight and Reform Committee)
7) H.R. 978 - Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly / Oversight and Reform Committee)
8) H.R. 2617 - Performance Enhancement Reform Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly / Oversight and Reform Committee)
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Saturday — September 25, 2021
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, S. Con. Res. 14.
Source: House.gov
Monday — September 27, 2021
• H.R. 3110 — PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act;
• H.R. 3992 — Protect Older Job Applicants (POJA) Act, H.R. 2119 — Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
Tuesday — September 28, 2021
Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving Mobility.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
The Interconnected Economy: The Effects of Globalization on US Economic Disparity
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
Access Denied: Eliminating Barriers and Increasing Economic Opportunity for Justice-Involved Individuals
Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion (Committee on Financial Services)
The Disinformation Black Box: Researching Social Media Data
Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Reviving Competition, Part 4: 21st Century Antitrust Reforms and the American Worker
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (Committee on the Judiciary)
How to Save a Life: Successful Models for Protecting Communities from COVID-19
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services (Committee on Education and Labor)
Modernizing the Congressional Support Agencies to Meet the Needs of an Evolving Congress
Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — September 29, 2021
20 — Years After 9/11: The State of the Transportation Security Administration.
Committee on Homeland Security
The Future of Banking: How Consolidation, Nonbank Competition, and Technology are Reshaping the Banking System
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions (Committee on Financial Services)
• H.R. 3429, the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 or the SHOP SAFE Act of 2021;
• H.R. 2883, the Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications;
• H.R. 2891, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act;
• H.R. 2873, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021;
• H.R. 2884, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act;
• H.R. 3617, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 or the MORE Act of 2021; H.R. 2116, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021;
• H.R. 187, For the relief of Victoria Galindo Lopez.;
• H.R. 680, For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar.;
• H.R. 681, For the relief of Rebecca Trimble.;
• H.R. 739, For the relief of Median El-Moustrah.; and H.R. 785, For the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso..
Committee on the Judiciary
Sustainable Forestrys Role in Climate Solutions
Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development (Committee on Small Business)
Confronting Violent White Supremacy (Part VI): Examining the Biden Administrations Counterterrorism Strategy
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
The 2021 — Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry (Committee on Agriculture)
Members Day Hearing: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Back to School: Highlighting Best Practices for Safely Reopening Schools
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (Committee on Education and Labor)
Protecting Communities from Industrial Accidents: Revitalizing the Chemical Safety Board
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Hybrid Hearing on Upgrading Public Health Infrastructure: The Need to Protect, Rebuild, and Strengthen State and Local Public Health Departments
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis
Source: House.gov
Thursday — September 30, 2021
Empowering Employee Owned Businesses and Cooperatives Through Access to Capital
Committee on Small Business
Intelligence Authorization Act I. Mark-up of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. II. Authorizing all Members of the House of Representatives to review, at a time to be determined by the Committee, the Classified Annex to the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. (Closed)
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Assessing the Federal Governments COVID-19 — Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact Part II.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A State of Crisis: Examining the Urgent Need to Protect and Expand Abortion Rights and Access
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Protecting Students and Taxpayers: Improving the Closed School Discharge Process
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment (Committee on Education and Labor)
"A Level Playing Field: College Athletes Rights to Their Name, Image, and Likeness"
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Markup of Various Measures
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Modernizing and Securing VA's IT Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Technology Modernization (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
20 — Years After 9/11: Transforming DHS to Meet the Homeland Security Mission.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability (Committee on Homeland Security)
Source: House.gov
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Our Weekly Call to Repentance
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Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. EDT
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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
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"Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place." (2 Chronicles 7:14,15)
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