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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, regarding the Administration’s ongoing implementation of Executive Order14074, on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practicesto Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety and more specifically the development ofthe National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD).Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Special Assistant tothe President for Political Affairs and Senior Labor Advisor, regarding the currentrecruitment and retention crisis and the need for more support and resources fromthe U.S. Labor Department.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), about OPM’scontinued efforts to block the agency from hiring new agents.Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald, who has been a valued staffmember for nearly five years, is leaving the National LegislativeOffice, though he will continue to work with National PresidentYoes on the Blue View podcasts. We wish Mark the very best inhis new endeavors and thank him for his work!Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Lisa O. Monaco, Deputy U.S. AttorneyGeneral, regarding the bureaucratic roadblocks that the Office of PersonnelManagement (OPM) has erected that are preventing the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from hiring new agents.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEOn the most recent episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President PatrickYoes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rick Smith, the CEO ofAxon, to delve into the captivating intersection of technology and public safety.Smith's journey is truly inspiring, driven by personal experiences and a vision for asafer world. With over two decades of experience, Axon has become a leader ininnovative solutions that are reshaping how we approach public safety.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative John P. Joyce (R-PA) about cosponsoring H.R. 743, the “Protectand Serve Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohrepresented the FOP at a stakeholder meeting with Andrea M. Gacki, Director of theFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, todiscus the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and other anti-moneylaundering efforts.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a stakeholderstrategy call hosted by staff in the offices of Representative William J. Pascrell, Jr.(D-NJ) and Senator Amy J. Klobuchar (D-MN) regarding H.R. 1719/S. 930, the“Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA) regarding data collection in lawenforcement.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Renderspoke with staff in the office of Representative Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA) regardingappropriations and draft legislation to address homelessness.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff from the InternationalAssociation of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to explore joint advocacy programs and eventsfor next year.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House considered and passed H.R. 6126, the “Israel Security SupplementalAppropriations Act,” on a 226-196 vote. The bill, which allocates $14.3 billion toIsrael and offsets this amount by cutting funding to the Internal Revenue Service,was transmitted to the Senate for further action.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House considered, amended, and passed two appropriations bills this week:H.R. 4364, the “Legislative Branch Appropriations Act,” on a 214-197 vote, and H.R.4821, the “Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesAppropriations Act,” on a 213-203 vote. Both bills were transmitted to the Senatefor further action.The House has passed seven appropriations bills and is expected to consideranother continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown on 18November.DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PAC

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate Committee on Appropriations held a hearing, entitled: “A Review of theNational Security Supplemental Request.” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken andDefense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III testified at the hearing, which concerned theBiden Administration's supplemental funding requests for aid to Ukraine and Israel. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held ahearing, entitled: “Threats to the Homeland.” Secretary of Homeland SecurityAlejandro N. Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A.Wray testified at the hearing. The Senate considered and confirmed several U.S. Department of Defensenominees: Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti to be Chief of Naval Operations for the U.S.Navy; General David W. Allvin to be Chief of Staff for the U.S. Air Force; andLieutenant General Christopher J. Mahoney to Assistant Commandant of the U.S.Marine Corps.The Senate considered and passed a “minibus” appropriations measure, H.R. 4366,the “Consolidated Appropriations Act,” which includes funding for MilitaryConstruction and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Housing and UrbanDevelopment, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs. The Senate considered and passed S. 499, the “Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act,”which would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act for five years and allocate $151million in funding by unanimous consent. The bill, which the FOP supports, wastransmitted to the House for further action.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132268 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 51H.R. 82298 COSPONSORSR: 97 D: 201S. 59748 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 41@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74387 COSPONSORSR: 75 D: 1235 COSPONSORSR: 35 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317093 COSPONSORSR: 28 D: 65S. 151413 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 10MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14623 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 0H.R. 353940 COSPONSORSR: 10 D: 30NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senator Brown andRepresentative Phillips in support of S. 3113/H.R. 6030, the“Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act.”N.Y. state police see spike in trooper applicationsafter raising maximum age to applyMore than 3,000 applicants for next year's entrance exam werebetween 29 years old, the previous maximum age, and 34 years old.H.R. 6030/S. 3113, the “Expanding Health CareOptions for First Responders Act”The Justice Department announced several new commitments as partof its Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime.Justice Department Announces New Nationwide PublicSafety CommitmentsFlorida's law enforcement recruitment effortssurpass $22M in bonuses, attract officers from all 50StatesThe state has given more than 3,350 bonuses to new or newlytransferred officers since the program’s launch.FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and KilledThe National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of midnight on31 October, there have been 325 officers shot in the line of duty so farin 2023 (+16% from 2021 YTD; +27% from 2020 YTD). Of thoseofficers shot, 40 of them were killed by gunfire (-23% from 2021 YTD;-5% from 2020 YTD).

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