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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes worked out of the National Legislative Office inWashington, D.C. this week.National President Patrick Yoes and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardsonjoined U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram at an event celebrating the 50thAnniversary of the Drug Enforcement Administration.National President Patrick Yoes participated in an International Council of PoliceRepresentative Associations (ICPRA) Executive Committee virtual meeting.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes participated in a Board of Directors meeting of theNational Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.National President Patrick Yoes gave various 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 & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended a Federal Salary Council Working Groupmeeting in Washington, D.C. Last year, President Biden announced the appointmentof National President Yoes to the Federal Salary Council. The FOP has had a seaton the Federal Salary Council (FSC) over the course of four Administrations—beginning in 2002. National President Yoes is our most recent representative.The FSC was established by the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990.The Council meets with the President's Pay Agent to provide views andrecommendations on the establishment or modification of pay localities and thelevel of comparability payments that should be paid to eliminate or reduce paydisparities. The Council also provides recommendations on the coverage of annualsurveys on occupations conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PAC

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEOn this week’s episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoeswelcomes back Reverend Markel Hutchins to discuss the transformative initiative,National Faith & Blue Weekend. In a candid, unscripted conversation, ReverendHutchins and National President Yoes explore the power of community and the roleof faith-based organizations in fostering unity and collaboration. With the dates setfor October 6th through October 9th, this year’s Faith & Blue Weekend aims to bethe largest and most impactful yet.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEExecutive Director Jim Pasco and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardsonparticipated in a conference call with our counterparts at the InternationalAssociation of Chiefs of Police and U.S. Department of Justice officials—includingAssistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey S. Nestler and Deputy Associate Attorney GeneralSaeed Mody to be updated on the current progress for implementing the NationalLaw Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD).LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of theU.S. Department of Homeland Security, regarding immigration and border securityissues.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, about the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis, Federal grants tosupport State and local law enforcement, and potential fallout from a possiblepartial government shut down.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Special Assistant tothe President for Political Affairs, about the ongoing recruitment and retentioncrisis as well as H.R. 1719/S. 930, the “Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.”LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco met one-on-one with Senator Amy J. Klobuchar (D-MN) to discuss her bill, S. 930, as well as legislation reauthorizing the Office ofCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the wellness program beingdeveloped by the U.S. Capitol Police.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of theCOPS Office, about the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis, COPS capabilities,and future participation in FOP events and activities.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), to discuss thebureaucratic roadblocks that the Office of Personnel Management has erected thatare preventing ATF from hiring new agents.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Stefanie Feldman, the new Director of theWhite House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and with whom the FOP has hadprevious successful interactions, to discuss issues of mutual interest.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEKenenth Spencer, Chairman of the U.S.Park Police Labor Committee, and SeniorLegislative Liaison Tim Richardson metwith Representative Peter A. Sessions(R-TX) to discuss issues facing the U.S.Park Police.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a call hosted byHomeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Office for State and Local LawEnforcement (OSLLE) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for stakeholdersproviding a briefing on the Strategy for Combatting Illicit Opioids for LawEnforcement.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a stakeholderscall that is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety, LawEnforcement, and Equity Meeting Series.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render metwith staff in the office of Senator Lindsey O. Graham (R-SC) to discuss S.1514, the“Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render metwith staff in the office of Representative Anthony P. D'Esposito (R-NY) to discussH.R. 743, the “Protect and Serve Act,” and H.R. 3539, the “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLegislative Liaison Asa Render represented the FOP on a stakeholder call focusingon the 2023 Consolidated Counter-Unmanned Arial System (UAS) LegislativeProposal. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohspoke with staff in the office of Senator William F. Hagerty IV (R-TN) regarding adraft amendment to S. 2860, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation BankingAct (SAFER) Banking Act,” which would create civil penalties against companiesthat comingle banking funds derived from illicit sources other than marijuana.Legislative Liaisons Asa Render and David Taboh represented the FOP at themonthly meeting of the Public Pension Network.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render metwith staff in the office of Representative Gabriel Vasquez (D-NM) to discuss variouspriorities of the FOP and other points of mutual interest.DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PAC

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. traveled to Michigan to join members of the United AutoWorkers on the picket line as they strike against the “Big Three” auto makers — GeneralMotors, Ford and Stellantis — for higher wages and cost-of-living increases.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE WHITE HOUSE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 4365, the “Department of Defense Appropriations Act,” was passed on a 218-210 vote;H.R. 4367, the “Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act,” was passed on a 220-208 vote;H.R. 4368, the “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and DrugAdministration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,” was defeatedon a 191-237 vote; andH.R. 4665, the “Department of State, Foreign Operations, and RelatedPrograms Appropriations Act,” passed on a 216-212 vote.The House passed three appropriations bills and failed to pass a fourth:The House considered and rejected H.R. 5525, the “Spending Reduction and BorderSecurity Act,” on a 198-232 vote. The legislation would have funded the operationof the Federal government through 31 October. It now seems certain there will be apartial government shutdown.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing, titled:“Destroying America’s Best Idea: Examining the Biden Administration’s Use ofNational Park Service Lands for Migrant Camps.” The hearing included testimonyfrom Kenneth Spencer, Chairman of the United States Park Police Fraternal Order ofPolice, who highlighted the National Park Service’s neglect of the United StatesPark Police and the communities they serve.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee on the Judiciary considered and favorably reportedH.R.1105, the "Debbie Smith Act.” The legislation, which would reauthorize theDebbie Smith Act for five years and allocate $151 million in funding, will now go tothe Floor for a full House vote.The House Committee on the Judiciary held a field hearing on violent crime inChicago, IL.The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing, titled: “TheBasis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” The House Committee on the Judiciary also considered, amended, and passed H.R.4531, the “Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act,” on a 29-3vote. The legislation reauthorizes several programs that treat and respond to theopioid crisis, and, as introduced would have permanently scheduled xylazine as aSchedule III substance. The committee made the scheduling temporary for 3 years.The bill will next be considered by the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate passed the motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 3935, whichtemporarily reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and serves as thelegislative vehicle for a continuing resolution that would fund the governmentthrough 17 November. It is unknown when debate on the measure will begin, but itseems certain that the Federal government will partially shut down on 1 October. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs considered andfavorably reported S. 2860, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation BankingAct (SAFER) Banking Act,” on a 14-9 vote. The legislation, which would createprotections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, willnow go to the Floor for a full Senate vote.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate considered and voted unanimously to adopt S. Res. 376, which requiresbusiness attire on the chamber’s floor, "which for men shall include a coat, tie, andslacks or other long pants." The resolution comes after Senate Majority LeaderCharles E. Schumer (D-NY) relaxed the Senate's dress regulations last week,seemingly to accommodate Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who favors casualwear like shorts and hoodies over traditional suits and ties.At a hearing before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Manhattan, Senator Robert “Bob”Menendez (D-NJ) pleaded not guilty to charges of taking bribes.Senator Dianne G. Feinstein (D-CA), who had suffered from extensive health issuesfor more than a year, passed away at her home in Washington, D.C.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132267 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 50H.R. 82294 COSPONSORSR: 94 D: 200S. 59746 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 39@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74379 COSPONSORSR: 68 D: 1134 COSPONSORSR: 34 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317085 COSPONSORSR: 25 D: 60S. 151413 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 10MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14623 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 0H.R. 353936 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 27NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMComprehensive Report: FOP’s 2021 Critical Issues inPolicing SurveyKenneth Frye was charged in the death of Eric Pope outside TabuLounge in Center City on April 16, 2022...Philadelphia looting suspect arrested for burglary wasout on bail in 2022 murder case (FOX News)Desmond Hawkins, 23, was convicted of capital murder for fatallyshooting 11-year-old Dominic Sumicek and his stepfather...Gang member convicted of two murders while he wasfree on bond, including one 11-year-old boy(Law Enforcement Today)Two children come into contact with a live wire in Warren - one ofthem seriously hurt. The officers who saved an 8-year-old’s life lastyear, were honored for their valor today.Life-saving rescue of electrocuted boy by Warren policeofficers: 'I gotta get him' (Fox 2)Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,announced today that the organization tapped Keith Turney to be thedirector of the Education and Outreach Division.Turney Selected as National Director of the FOPEducation and Outreach DivisionThe FOP Survey provides an overview of the present condition ofpolicing and outlines the hazards and obstacles faced by officers.

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