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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 5 D E C E M B E R 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 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 the National FOP Healthcare TrustMeeting.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of theU.S. Department of Homeland Security, regarding the implementation of ExecutiveOrder 14074, on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal JusticePractices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, as well as partnerships withHomeland Security Investigations (HSI) to combat the fentanyl epidemic.Executive Director Jim Pasco met with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, to discuss the FOP’s relationship with the Associate’s Office following herdeparture.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of theOffice of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS), about using grants toaddress the recruitment and retention crisis, as well as programs to support officerwellness.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohspoke with staff in the office of Senator Susan M. Collins to discuss a joint strategyon building more support for the Senate strategy surrounding S. 597, the “SocialSecurity Fairness Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohrepresented the FOP at a Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) Program NationalStakeholders meeting, which was hosted by Karhlton F. Moore, Director of theBureau of Justice Assistance, and Hope D. Janke, PSOB Director.Executive Director Jim Pasco and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardsonparticipated in a conference call with our counterparts at the InternationalAssociation of Chiefs of Police, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey S. Nestler, andDeputy Associate Attorney General Saeed Mody to be updated on the currentprogress for implementing the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database(NLEAD), which is expected to go live in the near future.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson, Legislative Liaison David Taboh, andLegislative Liaison Asa Render participated in a brown bag, monthly criminal justicestakeholder meeting

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEOn the most recent episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President PatrickYoes sits down with Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail A.Spanberger (D-VA) to discuss the negative impact the Windfall EliminationProvision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) are having on America'spublic employees.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEVice President Kamala D. Harris launched the Biden Administration’s Safer StatesInitiative, which aims to provide States with additional tools and support to reducegun violence and save lives. To read more about the initiative, click here.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE WHITE HOUSE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism,Law Enforcement, and Intelligence held a hearing, entitled: "From Festive Cheer toRetail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime." U.S. law enforcement officials andprivate industry leaders testified about the prevalence of organized retail crimesand possible solutions.The House passed H.R. 2670, the “National Defense Authorization Act for FiscalYear 2024,” on a 310-118 vote. The bill, which provides $886 billion to theDepartment of Defense, was sent to the President, who signed it into law. The billalso extends Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through 19April 2024.The House passed H. Res. 918, which authorizes an impeachment inquiry intoPresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr., on a 221-212 vote. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate considered and passed H.R. 2670, the “National Defense AuthorizationAct for Fiscal Year 2024,” on a 87-13 vote. The bill, which provides $886 billion tothe Department of Defense, was transmitted to the House for further action. The billalso extends Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through 19April 2024.DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACThe Senate considered and passed S. 265, the “Supporting and Improving RuralEMS Needs (SIREN) Reauthorization Act,” by unanimous consent. The bill, whichreauthorizes a grant program for improving emergency medical services in ruralareas, was transmitted to the House for further action.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATE

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132271 COSPONSORSR: 19 D: 52H.R. 82301 COSPONSORSR: 100 D: 201S. 59749 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 42@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74390 COSPONSORSR: 78 D: 1235 COSPONSORSR: 35 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170105 COSPONSORSR: 33 D: 72S. 151413 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 10MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14623 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 0H.R. 353943 COSPONSORSR: 10 D: 33NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativeReschenthaler in support of H.R. 6688, the “Cold Case ModernizationAct.”National FOP Statement on the Impending Departureof Vanita Gupta from the U.S. Department of JusticePatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,thanked Associate U.S. Attorney General Vanita Gupta for her serviceand partnership during her most recent tenure at the U.S. Departmentof Justice.H.R. 6688, the “Cold Case Modernization Act.”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Huntand Ivey in support of H.R. 3325, the “Recruit and Retain Act.”H.R. 3325, the “Recruit and Retain Act.”Ill. town votes to disband police departmentHampton plans to dissolve its police department and instead contractwith the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department to provideprotection services.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced today the release ofthe Justice Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap.Justice Department Announces Release of ViolentCrime Reduction Roadmap

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LEARN MORE LEARN MORELEARN MORELEARN MOREOn the Blue View Podcast, you'llhear from law enforcementexperts, elected officials, andother notable leaders to gaininsight into the issues andcurrent events surrounding thelaw enforcement community. The Collaborative ReformInitiative Technical AssistanceCenter (CRI-TAC) provides no-cost, customized technicalassistance solutions designed tomeet the unique needs of state,local, tribal, and campus lawenforcement agencies.The COPS Office awards grants tohire community policingprofessionals, develop and testinnovative policing strategies, andprovide training and technicalassistance to community members,local government leaders, and alllevels of law enforcement. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP)provides innovative leadership toFederal, state, local, and tribaljustice systems, by disseminatingstate-of-the art knowledge andpractices, and providing grants forthe implementation of these crimefighting strategies. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOFFICE OF JUSTICEPROGRAMSADDITIONAL RESOURCES@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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