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WASHINGTON WATCHN A T I O N A L F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E W E E K L Y U P D A T E | 1 2 M A Y 2 0 2 3L E G I S L A T I V E U P D A T EJIM PASCOPATRICK YOES THE VOICE OF OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSExecutive DirectorNational President- Subscribe to the FOP’s Weekly Update -

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes worked out of the National Legislative Office inWashington, D.C. this week in preparation for National Police Week and theNational FOP's 42nd Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational FOP President Patrick Yoes joined News Nation to discuss National PoliceWeek, the 42nd Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, and the currentenvironment that America’s law enforcement officers face each and every day.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes and Executive Director Jim Pasco met with U.S.Department of Justice leadership for the quarterly meeting...National President Patrick Yoes and other members of the Executive Boardparticipated in several Survivor Orientation meetings ahead of the National FOP's42nd Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service.National President Patrick Yoes attended the National Police K-9 Memorial Service,hosted by the D.C. FOP Lodge #1, National Police Dog Foundation, CourageousTails, and United for Blue. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoesand other members of theExecutive Board attended the 35thAnnual Candlelight Vigil on theNational Mall, hosted by theNational Law EnforcementOfficers Memorial Fund.National President Patrick Yoes and members of the Executive Board attended the5th Annual Blue Honor Gala in support of the surviving families of our fallenbrothers and sisters, which is hosted by the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).National President Patrick Yoes attended the Annual Steve Young National HonorGuard Competition and Pipe Band Competition.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes met with Rob Vellar, Chairman of GreyhoundsAustralasia, Scott Webber, CEO of Police Federation of Australia, Kevin Morton,President of the New South Wales (NSW) Police Association, Tony Bear, Head ofRelationships & Strategy at NSW Police Association, Robert Macaulay, CEOGreyhound Racing NSW, and John Parker, Vice President of Greyhound RacingAdoptions Association. They discussed a new initiative, led by GreyhoundsAustralasia and backed by Greyhound Racing NSW, where greyhounds are retrainedto serve as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) companion animals for lawenforcement officers and other first responders once the greyhounds are forced toretire from racing.National President Patrick Yoes met with members of the Executive Board for theirmonthly Board meeting.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEIn part three of a four part series focused on Police Week, National PresidentPatrick Yoes sits down with Andy Maybo and Matt Hagen, Co-Chairs of theMemorial Committee, to discuss what it actually takes to put on the National FOP's 42nd Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service.LISTEN TO EPISODE CLICK TO SUBSCRIBENational President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews regarding lawenforcement challenges on the horizon, the recruitment and retention crisis, and theNational FOP's data showing a rise in the number of officers shot in the line of duty.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWe're excited to share that Executive Director Jim Pasco was recently named Oneof the Most Influential People Shaping Policy by the Washingtonian. One of the major factors that has led to the FOP being known as the preeminentvoice of law enforcement in Washington, D.C. has been the extensive work ofExecutive Director Jim Pasco. He's been at the center of every law enforcement,criminal justice, and police labor issue that has been debated and has played a roleeach time in helping shape the outcome.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY- The Huffington Post"In Washington, the face of the FOP is JimPasco, the group's executive director. He'sknown as a highly effective and tenaciouslobbyist who has cultivated relationships onboth sides of the aisle."- Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General andChief of Staff Robert N. Driscoll in the George W,Bush Administration, as quoted in Politico"Jim's a great strategist, and he takes a longview, and he knows he's in this for the longrun. So he doesn't blow up relationshipsbased on the issue of the day."

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, regarding issues related to the Public Safety Officers Support Act, whichrecognizes suicides and attempted suicides as service-connected and allowsdisabled officers and survivor families to submit a death or disability claim to thePublic Safety Officers’ Benefits program.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather Fong, Counselor to the Secretaryof Homeland Security, regarding border issues now that Title 42 is no longer inplace.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Director of LaborEngagement at the White House, regarding National Police Week activities and theongoing efforts to improve recruitment and retention in law enforcement.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with officials at the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) about recent administrative actions.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Asa Render met with staff in the office of T.Jonathan Ossoff (D-GA) regarding the “Homes for EveryLocal Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.”Senator Ossoff is a champion of this bill, which was re-introduced by Senators Marco A. Rubio (R-FL) andSherrod D. Brown (D-OH) this week as S. 1514. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonaldspoke with staff on the House Committee on Homeland Security regarding anupcoming hearing being held by the Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight,Investigations, and Accountability entitled: “Organized Left-Wing Violence and theNeed for the Department of Homeland Security to Support Local Law Enforcement."Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonaldparticipated in the Southwest Border Coordination Center (SBCC) call regarding theU.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to address the southwestborder crisis, particularly as it relates to the lifting of Title 42. The call was hostedby the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement within DHS and featured ActingDeputy Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Benjamin "Carrie"Huffman and U.S. Border Patrol Section Chief Sean L. McGoffin. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson interacted with numerous Congressionaloffices and Federal law enforcement agencies regarding the upcoming NationalFOP's 42nd Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLegislative Liaison Mark McDonald attended a briefing on the BidenAdministration’s efforts leading up to the lifting of Title 42, hosted by the WhiteHouse Office of Political Strategy and Outreach and the Office of PublicEngagement.FOP ACTION CENTERI T ' S T I M E T O M A K E Y O U R V O I C E H E A R DNational Legislative Office staff participated in numerous meetings in preparationfor the Memorial Service.Legislative Liaisons David Taboh and Asa Render represented the FOP at themonthly meeting of the Public Pension Network.Legislative Liaisons David Taboh and Asa Render represented the FOP at themonthly meeting of criminal justice stakeholders.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Speaker of the House Kevin O. McCarthy (R-CA), along with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senate MinorityLeader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY) met at the White House to discuss the debt ceiling, which could be breached asearly as 1 June. While no substantive progress was made, the two sides willconvene again at a later date.Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,visited the southern border in advance of the lifting of the Title 42 public healthorder. Later in the week, he gave a briefing outlining the Department's planning andoperations ahead of the order's lifting, followed by a media availability. With theexpiration of the order on 11 May, coinciding with the conclusion of the COVID-19public health emergency, it is expected that the flow of migrants to the Southernborder will increase.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE WHITE HOUSE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House considered and passed H.R. 2, the “Secure the Border Act,” on a 219-213vote. The bill, which addresses issues regarding immigration and border security,including imposing limits on asylum eligibility, was transmitted to the Senate forfurther action.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee on the Judiciary passed H.R. 3091, the “Federal LawEnforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act.” This FOP-supported bill, whichwould allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons,now awaits action by the full House.The House Committee on the Judiciary passed H. Res. 363. The resolution, whichexpresses support for recognizing National Police Week, now awaits action by the fullHouse.The House Committee on the Judiciary passed H. Con. Res. 40. The resolution, whichexpresses support for local law enforcement officers and condemns efforts to defundor dismantle local law enforcement agencies, now awaits action by the full House.The House Committee on the Judiciary passed H.R. 2494, the “Police Act.“ The bill,which would make assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportable offense for anillegal alien, now awaits action by the full House.The House considered and passed H.R. 1734, the “TRANQ Research Act,” byunanimous consent. The bill, which requires the National Institute of Standards andTechnology (NIST) to support research and other activities related to identifyingxylazine (a compound used in veterinary medicine as a nonopioid tranquilizer), novelsynthetic opioids, and other emerging substances of concern, was transmitted to theSenate for further action.

Senator Dianne G.B. Feinstein (D-CA) returned to the Senate after a months-longabsence. Her return ensues that the Democrats will once again have a workingmajority on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice,Science, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled: “A Review of the President’sFiscal Year 2024 Funding Requests for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and forthe U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.” FBI Director Christopher A. Wray andU.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Anne M. Milgram testified.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESH.R. 82260 COSPONSORSR: 76 D: 184NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATELAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132215 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 9S. 59740 COSPONSORSR: 4 D: 36@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74364 COSPONSORSR: 57 D: 730 COSPONSORSR: 30 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 31701 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1S. 15146 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 6MORE RESOURCES LIST OF BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14622 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMThe Fraternal Order of Police contends long-term exposure to mentalstresses and traumatic events can lead to emotional crises... MoreAs police memorial adds names, union urges inclusionof officers who died by suicide [USA Today]The National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) filed alawsuit to block enforcement of a law that sets the nation’s debt limit,arguing it is unconstitutional as a political divide over raising... MoreGovernment employees union sues Yellen, Biden over‘unconstitutional’ debt limit law [The Hill]A new survey conducted in San Francisco found that less than 20% ofresidents who say they cut back on riding the city’s main... MoreThe juvenile crime crisis in Baltimore City is showing no signs ofslowing down as more teenagers fall victim to crime... MoreCrime crisis in Baltimore city reaches tipping point forsome residents demanding change [Fox 45]National President Patrick Yoes applauded the reintroduction of H. R.3170/S. 1514, the “Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, andResponder (HELPER) Act”... MoreAmerica’s Heroes Deserve Affordable HousingOnly 17% of San Francisco transit riders feel safe onboard amid crime crisis, 73% want more police: poll [Fox News]

LISTENIn their roles, Andy and Matt areresponsible for the planning, setup andexecution of the National Peace OfficersMemorial Service in Washington... MOREPOLICE WEEK 2023: IT TAKES A SMALL ARMY OFVOLUNTEERS WITH ANDY MAYBO AND MATT HAGEN@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTENA single memorial service hosted by theNational Fraternal Order of Police 41years ago has turned in to a extraordinaryevent, attended by thousands, in honor ofour nation’s heroes... MOREPOLICE WEEK 2023: THE SURVIVING FAMILIES OF OURFALLEN OFFICERS WITH DIANNE BERNHARDTHE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

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TIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison MARK MCDONALDLegislative Liaison DAVID TABOHLegislative Liaison ASA RENDERLegislative Liaison WASHINGTON, D.C. STAFFJIM PASCOExecutive Director328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE,WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002ADDRESS202-547-8189PHONEFAX: 202-547-8190FAXLEGISLATIVE@FOP.NETEMAILTHE STEVE YOUNG LAWENFORCEMENT LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY CENTERNATIONAL FOPLEGISLATIVE OFFICE@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE