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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes hosted a reception at the AT&T corporateheadquarters in Dallas to recognize the hard work and contributions of themembers of the Public Safety Advisory Committee to the First Responder NetworkAuthority (FirstNet).National President Patrick Yoes worked out of the National Legislative Office inWashington, D.C. this week.National President Patrick Yoes attended a meeting of the Federal Salary Council inWashington, D.C.National President Patrick Yoes met with Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-LA)and Abigail A. Spanberger (D-VA) to discuss H.R. 82, the “Social Security FairnessAct,” as well as next week’s field hearing in Baton Rouge before the HouseCommittee on Ways and Means.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational 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.National President Patrick Yoes attended a dedication ceremony in Chicago atwhich Lodge #7 was renamed in honor of Past National President and formerChicago officer John Dineen. He also attended the lodge’s general membershipmeeting.

@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 and Legislative Liaison David Tabohspoke with staff in the office of Representative Garret N. Graves (R-LA) in advanceof the upcoming field hearing in Baton Rouge, LA being held by the HouseCommittee on Ways and Means entitled: “Social Security’s Disservice to PublicServants: How the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension OffsetMistreat Government Workers.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, about firearms crimes, the fentanyl epidemic, and the ongoing crisis in lawenforcement retention and recruitment.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) about theresolution of the agencies’ issues with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) about cosponsoring H.R. 743, the “Protectand Serve Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a stakeholdersconference call hosted by the staff in the office of Senator Timothy E. Scott (R-SC)to discuss strategy for moving S. 1271, the “Fentanyl Eradication and NarcoticsDeterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a conference callof stakeholders to discuss the importation and distribution of fentanyl and otherillegal goods through the abuse of the current De Minimus Tax Exemption Act.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. traveled to San Francisco, California for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference, which featured representatives from 21countries. While there, the President met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, duringwhich the two discussed military and economic issues. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE WHITE HOUSEPresident Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed H.R. 6363, the “laddered” continuingresolution, into law.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House considered and passed H.R. 6363, a “laddered” continuing resolutionthat funds the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and UrbanDevelopment and Veterans Affairs departments until 19 January 2024, and theremaining Federal departments, agencies, and programs through 2 February 2024on a 336-95 vote. The legislation also extended the authority of the U.S. ParoleCommission and the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office in the U.S.Department of Homeland Security.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House rejected H. Res. 869, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R.5893, which would make appropriations for the U.S. Departments of Commerce,Justice, and Science and related agencies on a 198-225 vote. This prevented theconsideration of the bill on the House floor.The House considered, and amended, but did not pass H.R. 5894, which wouldmake appropriations for the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and HumanServices, Education, and related agencies. A vote on the measure has beenpostponed until after the Thanksgiving recess.The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing, entitled: “WorldwideThreats to the Homeland." Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkasand Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher A. Wray testified.The House also considered, amended, and passed H.R. 1105, the “Debbie SmithAct,” under a suspension of the rules on a 405-0 vote. The bill, which the FOPsupports, would reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program atcurrent funding levels through Fiscal Year 2029 and was transmitted to the Senate.The Senate passed a similar bill, S. 499, earlier this month. The bills may go toconference or the Senate may advance the House-passed bill.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate considered and passed H.R. 6363, the “laddered” continuing resolutionon an 87-11 vote. The bill was transmitted to the President, who signed it into law.The Senate voted 90-8 to appoint and instruct its conferees to the House andSenate conference committee that will reconcile the House and Senate passedversions of H.R. 2670, the “National Defense Reauthorization Act.”While the Senate was unable to resolve the blockade on military nominees bySenator Thomas H. Tuberville (R-AL), it seems likely that the Senate is going toagree to a temporary rules change that will resolve the impasses before the end ofthe year. Current Senate rules allow any Senator to hold up the nomination of anynominee, including military officers, who are usually confirmed in blocs. DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PAC

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132268 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 51H.R. 82300 COSPONSORSR: 99 D: 201S. 59749 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 42@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74389 COSPONSORSR: 77 D: 1235 COSPONSORSR: 35 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317098 COSPONSORSR: 30 D: 68S. 151413 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 10MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14623 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 0H.R. 353942 COSPONSORSR: 10 D: 32NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMThe Jails and Justice Support Center will help facilities "saddled" withsome of society's most difficult issues, DOJ's Vanita Gupta told NBCNews.Public workers may receive reduced Social Securitybenefits. There’s growing support in Congress tochange that“It affects hundreds of thousands if not millions of public employeesthat paid into Social Security and essentially are being penalizedbecause they also happen to be public servants, whether they areteachers, cops and, obviously, firefighters.”Justice Department launches hub to help jails improveconditions and safety“Mayor Eric Adams announced that next year's city budget will comewith "extremely painful" cuts, which are likely to impact the NYPD andFDNY.NYPD to halt academy classes amid city hiring freezeCops in the trenches: Ukrainian police key to fightagainst RussiaSome of the riskiest battles in Ukraine are being fought not bysoldiers but by cops.H.R. 3658, the “Joint Task Force to Combat OpioidTrafficking Act”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativesVasquez and Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 3658, the “Joint TaskForce to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act.”

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