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NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
THI S WEE K IN W A SHI N G TON
THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House passed H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair Return for Employees
on Their Initial Retirement Earned (RETIRE) Act," on a 417-0 vote. This FOP-
supported bill will allow Federal law enforcement officers, who were severely
injured in the line of duty, to maintain their 6(c) early retirement if they take a
civil service position after their injury.
The House passed H.R. 6538, the "Active Shooter Alert Act," on a 260-169
vote. This FOP-supported bill would establish a national coordinator within
the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish and administer an Active
Shooter Alert Communications Network.
The House passed H.R. 7900, the "National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023," on a 329-101 vote. This bill authorizes appropriations for
the military activities and programs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
for fiscal year 2023. Not included in this bill was amendment #361 which the
FOP strongly opposed.
While unofficial, it appears that H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act,"
has gained over 290 cosponsors. Representatives Rodney L. Davis (R-IL) and
Abigail A. Spanberger (D-VA) have filed a motion with the Office of the Clerk.
Pursuant to the rule, the bill will be scheduled for a vote on the House floor
most likely in late September. FOP members are advised to continue to reach
out to their Representatives and urge them to cosponsor the bill.