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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 9 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, as well as Members of the Executive Board andthe National FOP Auxiliary, participated in the 42nd Annual Peace Officers'Memorial Service. Thousands of officers, as well as the surviving family membersand friends of slain officers, traveled from across the country to the nation’s capitalto attend the National FOP’s 42nd Annual National Peace Officers’ MemorialService, at which U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered the KeynoteAddress. At this year's Memorial Service, we honored 443 law enforcement officerswho lost their lives in the line of duty. Executive Director Jim Pasco and staff fromthe National Legislative Office also attended the Memorial Service.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes worked out of the National Legislative Office inWashington, D.C. this week in preparation for the National FOP's 42nd AnnualPeace Officers' Memorial Service.National President Patrick Yoes joined Representatives John H. Rutherford (R-FL),Joshua S. Gottheimer (D-NJ), Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) and other Members ofCongress at a press conference to highlight H.R. 743, the "Protect and Serve Act,"during National Police Week. They discussed the recent spike in targeted attacksagainst law enforcement officers and the need for Congress to act to address themby providing for Federal penalties for such attacks in certain, limited circumstances.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes and Executive Director Jim Pasco attended aceremony at the White House, during which President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. awardedthe Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to nine recipients, including posthumouslyto two NYPD officers shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a 911call, for their extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty.National President Patrick Yoes participated in a monthly meeting of the NationalFOP's Executive Board.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEIn the final episode of a four part series focused on Police Week, National PresidentPatrick Yoes sits down with Pat Carruth, surviving mother of Patrolman Jeremy“Jay” Carruth. After having her life flipped upside down, in her role as NationalPresident of Concerns of Police Survivors, Pat has made it her mission to help othersurviving families march on. 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.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Stephen Benjamin, Senior Advisor to thePresident and Director of the Office of Public Engagement, regarding FOP prioritiesand have agreed to meet at some point in the near future for a more in depthdiscussion.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Amy Solomon, Assistant Attorney Generalof the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), regarding the U.S. Department of Justice'sLaw Enforcement Knowledge Lab as well as issues related to the Public SafetyOfficers Support Act, which recognizes suicides and attempted suicides as service-connected and allows disabled officers and survivor families to submit a death ordisability claim to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, White House Directorof Labor Engagement, regarding the 42nd Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Serviceas well as the reception at the White House for the Medal of Valor. They alsodiscussed the recruitment and retention issue. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Associate Attorney General VanitaGupta regarding targeted grants to address recruitment and retention bonuses. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Homeland Security SecretaryAlejandro N. Mayorkas and Heather Fong, Counselor to the Secretary of HomelandSecurity, regarding border issues.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Asa Render spoke with staff in the office of Representative Charles M. Edwards (R-NC) regardingH.R. 3539, the “Public Safety Employer-EmployeeCooperation Act," and other FOP priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with the Senate Committee on theJudiciary’s minority staff to discuss bills on this week’s mark-up schedule.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Asa Render spoke with staff in the office of Representative Jeffrey N. Jackson (D-NC) regardingH.R. 3539, the “Public Safety Employer-EmployeeCooperation Act."LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYFOP 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 D

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met with Speaker of the House Kevin O. McCarthy(R-CA) as well as Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), SenateMinority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and House Minority Leader Hakeem S.Jeffries (D-NY) at the White House to discuss the debt ceiling, which could bebreached as early as 1 June. While little progress was made, the two sides pledgedto continue discussions.President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. awarded the Medal of Valor, the nation’s highesthonor for public safety officers, to nine officers. At the ceremony at the East Roomof the White House, the President said in part, “There’s no greater responsibility ofgovernment than to ensure the safety of the American people and those who serveand protect us all. We’re incredibly proud of all of you.”THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE WHITE HOUSE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House considered and passed H.R. 2494, the “Police Act,” on a 255-175 vote.The bill, which would make assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportableoffense, was transmitted to the Senate for further action. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House considered and passed H.R. 3091, the “Federal Law Enforcement OfficerService Weapon Purchase Act” on a 232-198 vote. This FOP-supported bill, whichwould allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons,was transmitted to the Senate for further action. Representatives Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) and Daniel T. Kildee (D-MI) reintroducedH.R. 3539, the “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.” The bill, whichrecognizes the fundamental right of public safety employees to form and joinunions and bargain collectively with their employers over wages, hours, and workingconditions, is a top legislative priority of the FOP.The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing entitled"Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II." Mayor of the District of ColumbiaMuriel E. Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert J. Conteetestified.The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, LawEnforcement, and Intelligence Hearing held a hearing entitled "Protecting theHomeland: An Examination of Federal Efforts to Support State and Local LawEnforcement." Local law enforcement officials were among those who testified.The House Committee on Administration held a hearing entitled: "Oversight of theUnited States Capitol Police." U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger testified.

The Senate considered and passed H.J. Res. 42 on a 56-43 vote. This FOP-supported resolution, which would nullify the adoption of the ComprehensivePolicing and Justice Reform Amendment Act (CPJRAA) by the Washington, D.C.City Council, will now be transmitted to the President.@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on the Judiciary advanced four FOP-supported bills, S. 546,the “Recruit and Retain Act,” S. 994, the “Strong Communities Act,” S. 1387, the“Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act,” and S. 1530, the “COPS on theBeat Grant Program Parity Act.” These bills now await action by the full Senate. Toread more about these bills, please click here.Senators Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) reintroduced S. 1658, the“Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act.” The bill, which would expand the definitionof “law enforcement officer” as it applies to salary and retirement benefits so thatall Federal law enforcement officers will have access to them, is a top legislativepriority of the FOP.The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairsconsidered, amended, and passed two bills, S. 311, the “U.S. Customs and BorderProtection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act,” which the FOP supports,and S. 1137, the “DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act.”Both bills now await action by the full Senate.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132249 COSPONSORSR: 15 D: 34H.R. 82260 COSPONSORSR: 76 D: 184S. 59740 COSPONSORSR: 4 D: 36@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74367 COSPONSORSR: 59 D: 832 COSPONSORSR: 32 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317028 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 5S. 15146 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 6MORE RESOURCES LIST OF BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14622 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 0H.R. 353912 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 7NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEREAD MOREREAD MOREREAD MOREREAD MOREREAD MOREPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,applauded the introduction of S. 1658, the “Law Enforcement OfficersParity Act,” a top legislative priority for the FOP.FOP NEWSROOMPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,applauded the introduction of H.R. 3539, the “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act,” which recognizes the right of publicsafety officers to bargain collectively.House Leads the Way on Collective Bargaining BillPresident Biden on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Valor, thehighest award the U.S. can bestow on a public safety officer, to ninerecipients for 2021 and 2022.Biden awards Medal of Valor to 9 recipients, includingposthumously to 2 slain NYPD officers [Fox News]The Senate voted Tuesday to nullify a soft-on-crime bill introduced byWashington, DC, council members that would have changed rulesgoverning use of force and officer misconduct.Senate votes to repeal Washington, DC soft-on-crimepolice reform bill [New York Post]A bill in Congress is aimed at creating federal penalties for peoplewho intentionally and violently attack law enforcement officers, ascommunities around the country face a rise in...Rutherford bill would create federal penalties forviolent targeted attacks against police [CBS 47]Senators Booker and Vance Introduce FOP Top Priority:“Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act”

LISTENFor many of us, we can only imagine thepain of losing a loved one in the line ofduty. But for one mother, two decadeslater, she is determined more than everto honor their memories... MOREPOLICE WEEK 2023: A SURVIVOR'S STORYWITH PAT CARRUTH@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTENIn 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 HAGENTHE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

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