FOP Update - July 15, 2022

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National President Patrick Yoes worked out of the Government and Media
Affairs Center in Washington, D.C. this week.
On this week's episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes sat
down with Tim Shea, former Acting Administrator of the DEA. Prior to serving
at the DEA, Tim served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia during the
Trump administration. In that capacity, he led the largest U.S. Attorney’s
Office in the country—responsible for the prosecution of both federal and
local crimes in the District of Columbia.
National President Patrick Yoes attended numerous meetings with FOP state
leaders to discuss outreach to Members of Congress regarding WEP and GPO
legislation.

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Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary

Alejandro N. Mayorkas regarding concerns of domestic terrorist threats in

major cities across the United States.

Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Steven M. Dettelbach, Director of

the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), regarding his

recent confirmation and continued collaborative efforts between the ATF and

state and local agencies.

National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews regarding

law enforcement line-of-duty deaths and the increase of violence towards law

enforcement officers across the country.

Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Associate Attorney General

Vanita Gupta regarding extensions to effective U.S. Department of Justice

(DOJ) grant programs for law enforcement agencies.

Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy

Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),

regarding how the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)

can best assist law enforcement in combatting gun violence.

Executive Director Jim Pasco had numerous calls to discuss new firearm

legislation and the increase in violent crime across the country.

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Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of

Senator Robert P. Casey. Jr (D-PA) regarding draft legislation that would

expand data collection efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a

stakeholder call with staff from the House Committee on Energy and

Commerce to discuss concerns with H.R. 8152.

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David

Taboh represented the FOP on the weekly stakeholders call hosted by staff in

the offices of Representatives Rodney L. Davis (R-IL) and Abigail A.

Spanberger (D-VA) regarding continued efforts to increase the number of

cosponsors on H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act.”

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with numerous Senate

offices regarding H.R. 521, the “First Responder Fair Return for Employees on

Their Initial Retirement Earned Act,” and H.R. 2992, the “TBI and PTSD Law

Enforcement Training Act.” Both of which are awaiting Senate action.

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson was in regular communication with

Senate Committee on the Judiciary staff about H.R. 6943/S. 3635, the

“Public Safety Officer Support Act.”

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Matt Brown

represented the FOP at the monthly meeting of criminal justice stakeholders.

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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.

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THE UNITED STATES SENATE

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Steven M. Dettelbach to be the next

Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

This nomination passed on a 48-46 vote. Director Dettelbach is the first

Senate-confirmed nomination to lead the ATF since 2015.

The Senate Committee on Judiciary held an Executive Business Meeting to

consider numerous nominations for the United States Sentencing

Commission.

The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held a hearing entitled

“The Role of the Federal Government in Attacking the Financial Networks of

Cartels.” The hearing examined the financial techniques that drug cartels use

to launder and protect their ill-gotten gains and actions federal agencies can

take to stop them. Providing testimony at this hearing was Ambassador Todd

D. Robinson, Assistant Secretary to the Bureau of International Narcotics and

Law Enforcement Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.