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Sign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational PresidentNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE | WEEKLY UPDATE | 22 FEBRUARY 2021

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPDid you miss the virtual briefing? Click here to watchNational President Patrick Yoes, members of theExecutive Board and Executive Director JimPasco had a Zoom call with Kristen M. Clarke,who has been nominated to be the AssistantAttorney General for the Civil Rights Division withinthe U.S. Department of Justice, to discuss hervision for the Division, how she would operate theDivision and how she would interact with the FOP.National President Patrick Yoes, Executive Director Jim Pasco,National Legislative Chair Bob Cherry and National Legislative Officestaff hosted a virtual briefing for the FOP's annual Day on the HillEvent. During the briefing, they discussed the FOP's legislative agendafor the First Session of the 117th Congress.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National President Patrick Yoes and Executive Director Jim Pascohad a call with Ambassador Susan Rice, Assistant to the President forDomestic Policy and Director of the United States Domestic PolicyCouncil, at her request, to discuss the President's vision for criminaljustice going forward.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@FOPNATIONALFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE@GLFOPNational President Patrick Yoeshad a planning meeting with Aetna.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Stefanie Feldman, DeputyAssistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Director of theDomestic Policy Council, regarding FOP priorities in the criminaljustice area.

LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@FOPNATIONALFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE@GLFOPSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withthe House Majority's senior professional staff on the Committee onthe Judiciary to discuss the pending introduction of H.R. 1280, the"George Floyd Justice in Policing Act."Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withstaff in the office of Representative Garret N. Graves (R-LA)regarding potential legislation to increase access to less-lethaltechnology and training.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonMark McDonald had a conference call with staff in the office ofRepresentative Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) regarding the Public SafetyEmployer-Employee Cooperation Act.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in theoffice of Senator Timothy E. Scott (R-SC) regarding S. 79, the"Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act."

LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withstaff in the office of Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) regardingpending nominations and potential legislation amending theHealthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Officers (HELPS) Act.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withstaff in the office of Representative Donald J. Bacon (R-NE)regarding the introduction of H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act."Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withstaff in the offices of Representatives H. Thompson Rice Jr. (R-SC)and Abigail A. Spanberger (D-VA) and other stakeholder groupsregarding legislation to reauthorize the COPS Office.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a conference call withstaff in the office of Representative William J. Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ)regarding H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act," thePublic Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, potentiallegislation amending the HELPS Retirees Act and other FOP priorities.Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) regarding the PublicSafety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonRebecca Tyus had a call with staff in the office of RepresentativeJacqueline R. Walorski (R-IN) regarding the Joshua John ComeauFirst Responder Cancer Benefit Act.

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THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESREAD THE FOP'S STATEMENT ON H.R. 1210, THE "LEOSA REFORM ACT"Representative Donald J. Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the“LEOSA Reform Act” with Representative E.R. “Henry” Cuellar(D-TX). The bill, H.R. 1210, is a top priority for the FOP and hastwo additional original cosponsors—Representatives John H.Rutherford (R-FL) and Peter A. Stauber (R-MN).The House Committee on Appropriations held a hearingentitled: "U.S. Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms,Security Failures on January 6."THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled:"The Rise of Domestic Terrorism in America."

THE UNITED STATES SENATETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack tobe Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Agriculture on a 92-7 vote.The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jennifer M. Granholmto be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Energy on a 65-35 vote.The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to considerthe nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be Attorney General of theUnited States. On Monday, the Committee will vote on this nominationand the full Senate is expected to vote next week.The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairsheld a joint hearing with the Committee on Rules and Administrationentitled: "Examining the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol."

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESThis bill would expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" for salaryand retirement benefits to include all Federal law enforcement officers.The “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act"This bill would repeal both the "Windfall Elimination Provision" and the"Government Pension Offset" in current Social Security law.The “Social Security Fairness Act”COSPONSORS247955H.R. 82NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE+14 NEW@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPCOSPONSORS231H.R. 962NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEThis bill would recognize the right of law enforcement and other publicsafety officers to bargain collectively with their employers.The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act”NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATECLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLCLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

This bill would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (LEOSA), whichexempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and Stateprohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms, to ensure that these officers areable to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carry permit holders in areaslike schools and national parks, as well as use public transportation and extendsthe exemption to magazine capacity and would allow active and retired lawenforcement officers to access services at U.S. post offices, Social SecurityAdministration offices or Veterans Affairs facilities.The "LEOSA Reform Act"LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICECOSPONSORS231H.R. 1210NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENewly IntroducedCLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLThe "Protect and Serve Act"This bill would would make it a Federal crime to target a law enforcementofficer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death.NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATECLICK TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF BILLS SUPPORTED BY THE FOPCLICK TO SEE MORE RESOURCES ON OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPRESS RELEASENational President Yoes applauded the news that Representative Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the “LEOSAReform Act" along with Representatives Cuellar (D-TX), Rutherford (R-FL) and Stauber (R-MN)

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Bacon (R-NE) andCuellar (D-TX) in support of their H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act"

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Gonzalez and Kuster in supportof their bill, the "Eliminate Network Distribution of (END) Child Exploitation Act"

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Ruppersberger and Kinzingerin support of H.R. 1260, the “Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act”

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Deutchand Diaz-Balart in support of H.R. 1229, the “EAGLES Act”

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Senators Grassleyand Cortez Masto in support of S. 391, the “EAGLES Act”

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to Senators Moran, Blunt,and Fischer in support of S. 466, the “Kelsey Smith Act”

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The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding updated guidanceon the management of COVID-19 incorrectional and detention facilities.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the White House, regarding an effortto send over 25 million masks tocommunities hit hard by the pandemic.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding how COVID-19vaccines get to the public.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the White House, regarding a briefingby the White House COVID-19 ResponseTeam.COVID-19 Information for Law EnforcementProtecting Public Safety and HealthFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEBeen Exposed?Are You Sick?READ MORE READ MORE READ MOREFEBRUARY 25:READ MOREFEBRUARY 24:READ MOREFEBRUARY 21:READ MOREFEBRUARY 23:READ MOREW W W . F O P C O V I D 1 9 . O R GRECENT COVID-19 ACTIVITY@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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AS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2021COVID-19 LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS437437OFFICERS HAVE DIEDIN THE LINE OF DUTYDUE TO COVID-19@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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