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The Daily Brief: P.O. Box 5152
Herndon, VA 20172-1970
chpp1994@gmail.com
Legislative Snapshot
"Praying for All in Authority"
Saturday, April 22, 2017
"Standing Together as One
. . . Under the Cross of Christ"
"He is not here, but is risen!" (Luke 24:6)
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Next Week Preview
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Next Week Preview
Congress returns from its two-week April district work period to a very full plate with very little time.
The two big items on the agenda are (1) how to handle the Affordable Care Act, and (2) funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year. The latter has a hard deadline of Friday, April 28. The former does not. While Congress tends to work better under pressure, sometimes manufactured pressure can backfire.
Ideally Congress would repeal ACA first so it would not put any more money into it.
It's nearly impossible for us to know the status of this legislation at this time as nearly all negotiations are behind closed doors and on private calls. (Some reporters hear things, but there are few specifics.) The House GOP is holding an unusual Saturday conference call to discuss negotiations related to this coming week.
Our God knows, though, all that is being said, all the motivations behind various policy maneuvers, and how to find a path toward God-honoring freedom and public policy in America. Sometimes He moves at lightning speed.
This week we seek and trust God, in Jesus' name, to make a way for legislation to move for his glory. Nothing is stalled when God decides its time to move. Please join us in seeking Him today and this coming week.
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Congress Headlines
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Headlines from during the district work period
Trump objects to terminology of border adjustment tax
U.S. tax reform debate moves away from Ryan blueprint
U.S. House panel to begin tax reform hearings next week: chairman
House Oversight panel head Chaffetz to leave Congress after 2018
U.S. must keep military options open on North Korea: House speaker Ryan
U.S. House banking chairman unveils Dodd-Frank replacement
U.S. House committee sets more hearings in Trump-Russia probe
GOP takes aim at financial regulations
What's at Stake in the Coming 4-Day Spending Fight
Health subsidy demand jams up shutdown fight
Senate panel to vote on Gottlieb for FDA chief next week
Under Pressure to Pass AHCA Before Trump's 100th Day, Republicans Consider Proposed Changes
ObamaCare replacement deal hits major speed bumps
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Activity Summaries
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Of the pro forma sessions during the district work period
Weekly digests of the Congressional Record
GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Apr. 17-21, 2017)
- American Health Care Act
- Funding Deadline
- Tax Reform Legislation Delayed
Next Week Preview - April 24-28, 2017
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Senate Floor
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Senate Floor Schedule
Monday, Apr 24, 2017
3:00
p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of
Sonny Perdue, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Agriculture.Senate will begin consideration of the nomination of Sonny Perdue to be Secretary of Agriculture, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m.
Following disposition of the nomination of Sonny Perdue to be Secretary of Agriculture, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Rod J. Rosenstein to be Deputy Attorney General.
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Senate Committees
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Senate Committee Meeting Schedule
No hearings were scheduled for this coming week at the time of publication. The schedule may change during the week.
Congressional Prayer Guide (includes Senate Committees)
Senate Committee Tweets
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House Floor
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House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 24TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. in pro forma. No votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH
On Tuesday, 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.Con.Res. 35 – Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (Sponsored by Rep. Lou Barletta / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
2) H.Con.Res. 36 – Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (Sponsored by Rep. Steny Hoyer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
3) H.R. 455 – To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the “R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse” (Sponsored by Rep. Bennie Thompson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
4) S. 496 – To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled “Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform&#rdquo; (Sponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
5) H.R. 876 – Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Homeland Security Committee)
6) H.R. 1372 – Homeland Security for Children Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Donald Payne / Homeland Security Committee)
7) H.R. 534 – U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Emmer / Foreign Affairs Committee)
8) H.Res. 187 – Relating to efforts to respond to the famine in South Sudan, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Karen Bass / Foreign Affairs Committee)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 1695 – Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte / Judiciary Committee)
THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On 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. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1694 – Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
Consideration of Legislation Making Further Appropriations for FY 2017
Additional Legislative Items are Possible
Printable PDF
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House Committees
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House Committee Meetings - Week of April 23 - 29, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
H.R. 1694 — Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017; H.R. 1695 — Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
H.R.___, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service
A Legislative Proposal to Create Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs
Advances in the Search for Life
Hearing on Stopping Disability Fraud: Risk, Prevention, and Detection
Military Assessment of the Security Challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
Legislative hearing on the following bills, all of which are related to the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill: H.R. 43; H.R. 245; H.R. 1104; H.R. 1112; H.R. 1216; H.R. 1331; H.R. 1384; H.R. 1793; H.R. 1956; H.R. 1989; H.R. 1994; and several draft pieces of legislation.
Storm Watch: Making Sure SBAs Disaster Loan Program is Prepared
U.S. Pacific Command
Hearing on the 2017 Tax Filing Season
Reviewing the Unintended Consequences of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Creating a Flexible and Effective Information Technology Management and Acquisition System: Elements for Success in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
Chinas Technological Rise: Challenges to U.S. Innovation and Security
The Questionable Case for Easing Sudan Sanctions
Thursday, April 27, 2017
"Strengthening Accreditation to Better Protect Students and Taxpayers
The Border Wall: Strengthening our National Security
Member Day
Outdoor Recreation: Vast Impact of the Great Outdoors
Syria After the Missile Strikes: Policy Options
Pending legislation
Safeguarding the Financial System from Terrorist Financing
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Traumatic Brain Injury
Afghanistan's Terrorist Resurgence: Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Beyond
Friday, April 28, 2017
Amphibious Warfare in a Contested Environment
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Reference Links
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Links to Congressional news and information
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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.]
