Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
chpp1994@gmail.com
P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
chpp1994@gmail.com
Legislative Snapshot
"Praying for All in Authority"
Saturday, March 18, 2017
"Praying for All in Authority"
Saturday, March 18, 2017
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Congress Last Week
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Senate Intelligence chairman plans public hearing on Russia
Key U.S. Senate committee leaders say Russia sanctions must remain
Democrats preview line of attack on 'pro-corporate' high court nominee
Senate confirms Trump intelligence nominee Coats
House votes to make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct
GOP speeding toward vote on altered healthcare bill
Trump cracks the whip on Obamacare, fueling GOP momentum
House leaders schedule a Thursday vote and express growing optimism about passage.
White House: We're working to change ObamaCare bill
Freedom Caucus leader: Despite changes, healthcare bill doesn't have the votes
Sasse: House health care bill will not pass in its current form
Republicans' Obamacare repeal fight turning into battle over Senate procedure
Top GOP senator to Democrats: Offer your own bill to fix ObamaCare
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Activity Summaries
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Mar. 13-17, 2017)
Congress Last Week - March 13-17, 2017
Next Week Preview - March 20-24, 2017
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Senate Floor
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CHPP has no further information at this time on the plan for the Senate floor next week.
U.S. Senate News and Pray for Congress should have more information early next week, Lord willing.
Expect attention to be on the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings on the nomination of Judge Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Senate Committees
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Monday, Mar. 20, 2017
11:00 AM — Judiciary
Hearings to examine the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
SH-216
Hearings to examine the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
SH-216
Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017
9:30 AM — Armed
Services
Hearings to examine U.S. policy and strategy in Europe.
SD-G50
10:00 AM — Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine opportunities to improve and expand infrastructure important to Federal lands, recreation, water, and resources.
SD-366
10:00 AM — Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine FDA user fee agreements, focusing on improving medical product innovation for patients.
SD-430
2:30 PM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security
Hearings to examine fighting back against scams used to defraud Americans.
SR-253
2:30 PM — Aging
Hearings to examine raising grandchildren in the opioid crisis and beyond.
SD-562
Hearings to examine U.S. policy and strategy in Europe.
SD-G50
10:00 AM — Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine opportunities to improve and expand infrastructure important to Federal lands, recreation, water, and resources.
SD-366
10:00 AM — Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine FDA user fee agreements, focusing on improving medical product innovation for patients.
SD-430
2:30 PM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security
Hearings to examine fighting back against scams used to defraud Americans.
SR-253
2:30 PM — Aging
Hearings to examine raising grandchildren in the opioid crisis and beyond.
SD-562
Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017
9:00 AM — Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine the nomination of R. Alexander Acosta, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
SD-430
10:00 AM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine the promises and perils of emerging technologies for cybersecurity.
SD-106
10:00 AM — Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the state of global humanitarian affairs.
SD-419
10:00 AM — Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine perspectives from the DHS frontline, focusing on evaluating staffing resources and requirements.
SD-342
10:00 AM — Veterans' Affairs
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of multiple veterans service organizations.
SD-G50
10:30 AM — Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Hearings to examine defense readiness and budget update.
SD-192
2:30 PM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
Hearings to examine the state of the Coast Guard, focusing on ensuring military, national security, and enforcement capability and readiness.
SR-253
2:30 PM — Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Hearings to examine a progress report on conflict minerals.
SD-419
3:30 PM — Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland
Hearings to examine Army modernization.
SR-222
Hearings to examine the nomination of R. Alexander Acosta, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
SD-430
10:00 AM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine the promises and perils of emerging technologies for cybersecurity.
SD-106
10:00 AM — Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the state of global humanitarian affairs.
SD-419
10:00 AM — Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine perspectives from the DHS frontline, focusing on evaluating staffing resources and requirements.
SD-342
10:00 AM — Veterans' Affairs
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of multiple veterans service organizations.
SD-G50
10:30 AM — Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Hearings to examine defense readiness and budget update.
SD-192
2:30 PM — Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
Hearings to examine the state of the Coast Guard, focusing on ensuring military, national security, and enforcement capability and readiness.
SR-253
2:30 PM — Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Hearings to examine a progress report on conflict minerals.
SD-419
3:30 PM — Armed Services: Subcommittee on Airland
Hearings to examine Army modernization.
SR-222
Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017
9:30 AM — Armed
Services
Hearings to examine United States European Command.
SD-G50
9:30 AM — Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nomination of Jay Clayton, of New York, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SD-538
2:30 PM — Armed Services: Subcommittee on Personnel
Hearings to examine Department of Defense civilian personnel reform.
SR-232A
Hearings to examine United States European Command.
SD-G50
9:30 AM — Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nomination of Jay Clayton, of New York, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SD-538
2:30 PM — Armed Services: Subcommittee on Personnel
Hearings to examine Department of Defense civilian personnel reform.
SR-232A
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House Floor
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MONDAY, MARCH 20TH
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. 1029 – Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis / Agriculture Committee)
2) H.R. 382 – 100 Years of Women in Congress Act (Sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng / Agriculture Committee)
3) H.R. 1309 – TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Homeland Security Committee)
4) H.R. 1353 – Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Rice / Homeland Security Committee)
5) H.R. 1294 – Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act (Sponsored by Rep. John Rutherford / Homeland Security Committee)
6) H.R. 1297 – Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman / Homeland Security Committee)
7) H.R. 1249 – DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick / Homeland Security Committee)
8) H.R. 1252 – DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins / Homeland Security Committee)
9) H.R. 1365 – Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Innovation Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. J. Luis Correa / Homeland Security Committee)
10) H.R. 1238 – Securing our Agriculture and Food Act (Sponsored by Rep. David Young / Homeland Security Committee)
11) H.R. 1302 – Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Martha McSally / Homeland Security Committee)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21ST
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 372 – Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar / Judiciary Committee)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 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.
H.R. 1101 – Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sam Johnson / Education and the Workforce Committee)
H.R. ____ – American Health Care Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Diane Black / Budget Committee)
Printable PDF
Legislative Program for next week
(Mr. HOYER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), the majority leader. (Mr. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I do want to wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. Mr. Speaker, late votes are likely in the House on Thursday, and Members are advised to adjust their schedules accordingly.
Mr. Speaker, the House will consider a number of suspensions next week, a complete list of which will be announced at close of business today.
In addition, the House will consider several critical pieces of the Republican plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare:
First, H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, sponsored by Representative Paul Gosar, creates competition in the healthcare market by eliminating antitrust protection for insurance providers.
Next, H.R. 1101, the Small Business Health Fairness Act, sponsored by Representative Sam Johnson of Texas, allows small businesses to pool together and purchase plans, an important step toward purchasing health care across State lines.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, we will consider the FY 2017 reconciliation bill, also known as the American Health Care Act. This bill eliminates the many taxes and mandates of ObamaCare. It gives patients enhanced tools to take control of their healthcare decisions, and it expands choice so Americans are free to pick the plan that is best for themselves and their families.
Mr. Speaker, it is known that ObamaCare is failing, and we have a responsibility to provide Americans relief. These bills are the result of much deliberation and hard work, and their passage will help create a competitive marketplace that provides high-quality care at an affordable cost.
Full floor colloquy on next week's House schedule
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House Committees
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Monday, March 20, 2017
Full Committee Hearing (Open)
H.R. 372 — Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1101 — Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Next Farm Bill: Nutrition Distribution Programs
The Importance of Domestically Sourced Raw Materials for Infrastructure Projects
"Improving Federal Student Aid to Better Meet the Needs of Students"
National Science Foundation Part II: Future Opportunities and Challenges for Science
Budget Hearing - National Institutes of Health (Postponed)
America's Role in the World
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protections Unconstitutional Design
$125 Billion in Savings Ignored: Review of DoDs Efficiency Study
Adoption of the Subcommittees Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills and Statement of Policy on Federal Charters and Request DHS Departmental Reports on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 349, H.R. 780 and H.R. 461. (Rescheduled)
Broadband: Deploying America's 21st Century Infrastructure
Fentanyl: The Next Wave of the Opioid Crisis
Examining Systemic Management and Fiscal Challenges within the Department of Justice (Rescheduled)
"Legislative hearing on H.R. 1461, the Veterans, Employees, and Taxpayers Protection Act of 2017.
The Next Farm Bill: Livestock Producer Perspectives
Pressuring North Korea: Evaluating Options
Ending the De Novo Drought: Examining the Application Process for De Novo Financial Institutions (Rescheduled)
"Defeating a Sophisticated and Dangerous Adversary: Are the New Border Security Task Forces the Right Approach?"
Social Media Policies of the Military Services
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Law Enforcements Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Evolution of Hybrid Warfare and Key Challenges
The Need for More Responsible Regulatory and Enforcement Policies at the EEOC" (Postponed)
A Borderless Battle: Defending Against Cyber Threats.
Chairman Buchanan and Chairman Johnson Announce Second Joint Hearing on Social Securitys Representative Payee Program
Examining Results and Accountability at the World Bank
Anti-Semitism Across Borders
H.R. 806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
The Next Farm Bill: Dairy Policy
HVAC/SVAC Hearing to receive the Legislative Presentations from Multiple Veterans Service Organizations (JWV, FRA, AFSA, MOPH, American Ex-POW, BVA, TREA, IAVA, MOAA)
Oversight Hearing titled, "The Status of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Restructuring Support Agreement"
Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General Oversight Hearing
Budget Hearing - Department of Education (Postponed)
The ISS after 2024: Options and Impacts
Examining FDAs Prescription Drug User Fee Program
Making Washington Work For Americas Small Businesses
Healthy Hiring: Enabling VA to Recruit and Retain Quality Providers (Rescheduled)
The Current State of the U.S. Air Force
The JOBS Act at Five: Examining Its Impact and Ensuring the Competitiveness of the U.S. Capital Markets (Rescheduled)
U.S. Policy Toward the Baltic States
Thursday, March 23, 2017
H.R. ___, the Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017
Legislative Proposals for Fostering Transparency (Rescheduled)
The Future of Americas Small Family Farms
High Consequences and Uncertain Threats: Reviewing Department of Defense Strategy, Policy, and Programs for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction for Fiscal Year 2018
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Reference Links
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The Bible Readathon
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Our Bible Readathon Continues
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
We are now reading the Word of God every night from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished.
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join!
The access code is: 350430#. Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. WELCOME!
[Note: we are reading from these versions of the Scripture: King James, New King James, New American Standard, and NIV.]
