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Sign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational PresidentWASHINGTON WATCHl e g i s l a t i v e u p d a t eNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE | WEEKLY UPDATE | 4 JANUARY 2021

National President Patrick Yoes penned an op-ed in the WallStreet Journal offering the FOP's support for Alejandro N.Mayorkas, who was nominated by President-elect Biden to beSecretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Toread President Yoes' op-ed, pleaseCLICK HERE@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the FOP's LaborCoalition Conference in Deerfield, Florida.F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jack A. Rauch,Special Assistant to the President, expressed the FOP'sgratitude for his collegial, energetic approach in doing his joband his assistance to the FOP, as today is his last day workingat the White House.

Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Michael C. Stenger,Sergeant-at-Arms for the United States Senate, regarding theevents that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Stenger has resignedin the wake of the riot. A Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Stenger retiredfrom the U.S. Secret Service asan Assistant Director and hasserved seven years as the SenateSergeant-at-Arms. He is an activemember of D.C. FOP Lodge #1.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Greg Schultz, SeniorAdvisor to the President-Elect, regarding continuing liaison with thePresident-elect's staff.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alejandro N. Mayorkas,who has been nominated by President-elect Biden to be Secretaryof the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, regarding FOPassistance during his confirmation process.OFFICEOFTHEPRESIDENT ELECT

LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson, Legislative LiaisonMark McDonald and Legislative Liaison Rebecca Tyus had aconference call with staff from the International Association ofFire Fighters (IAFF) and other stakeholders regarding re-introduction of the "Public Employer-Employee Cooperation Act"for the 117th Congress. This legislation is one of the FOP's toplegislative priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Mark McDonald spoke with staff in the office of SenatorCory A. Booker (D-NJ) regarding the re-introduction of the “LawEnforcement Officers’ Equity Act" in the 117th Congress. Thislegislation is one of the FOP's top legislative priorities. Senior Legislative LiaisonTim Richardson had a callwith Judiciary Committeestaff in the office ofSenator Dianne G.Feinstein (D-CA) regardingthe Committee's agendafor the 117th Congress.

LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Rebecca Tyus had a call with staff in the office ofRepresentative Thomas E. Emmer Jr. (R-MN) regarding FOP toppriorities as well as two bills he intends to cosponsor, the"Community Outpost Outreach and Engagement Act," and the"Abby Honold Act."Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Rebecca Tyus had a call with Judiciary Committee staff inthe office of Senator John N. Kennedy (R-LA) regarding theintroduction of a Senate version of the "LEOSA Reform Act" andthe "Protect and Serve Act." Both pieces of legislation discussedare included in the FOP's top legislative priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Rebecca Tyus had a call with stakeholder groupsregarding anti-money laundering legislation in the "NationalDefense Authorization Act," which was passed in Decemberduring the 116th Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonRebecca Tyus had a call with staff in the office of Senator Robert P.Casey Jr. (D-PA) regarding the "Safe Interactions Act" and the"Human-services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act."

The House and Senate met in a joint session of Congress, which ismandated under Federal law, to certify the Electoral College votesfrom each State. Vice President Michael R. Pence, who presidedover the joint session, announced that Congress had completed thecounting of the Electoral College votes and certified the election ofPresident-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Earlier in the day, the jointsession of Congress was interrupted when United States CapitolPolice (USCP) officers and other law enforcement officersresponded to thousands of individuals who engaged in violence asthey stormed the United States Capitol Building.JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESSTHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESThis bill would recognize the right of law enforcement and other publicsafety officers to bargain collectively with their employers.The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act”This bill would expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" for salaryand retirement benefits to include all Federal law enforcement officers.The “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act"This bill would repeal both the "Windfall Elimination Provision" and the"Government Pension Offset" in current Social Security law.The “Social Security Fairness Act”COSPONSORS61711H.R. 82NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATE@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATEThe 117th Congress was sworn in on 3 January, meaning thatthe FOP's top legislative priorities and all previous legislationwe supported must be reintroduced in the new Congress.

To view the full list of legislation supported bythe FOP, please CLICK HEREThis bill would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (LEOSA),which exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers fromlocal and State prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms, to ensurethat these officers are able to carry in the same venues as civilian concealedcarry permit holders in areas like schools and national parks, as well as usepublic transportation and extends the exemption to magazine capacity andwould allow active and retired law enforcement officers to access servicesat U.S. post offices, Social Security Administration offices or Veterans'Affairs facilities.The "LEOSA Reform Act"The "Protect and Serve Act"This bill would would make it a Federal crime to target a law enforcementofficer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death.for more resources on our legislative priorities.CLICK HERELEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATE

National President Patrick Yoes released the following statement regardingthe events that unfolded at the United States CapitolSTATEMENT@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National President Patrick Yoes released the following statement regarding theChicago FOP President's comments on the events that unfolded at the U.S. CapitolSTATEMENT@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National President Patrick Yoes released the following statement reflecting on thechallenges law enforcement officers faced in 2020STATEMENT@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National President Patrick Yoes released the following statement regarding theintroduction of the "Social Security Fairness Act" in the 117th CongressSTATEMENT@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Representatives Davis and Spanbergerin support of their legislation, H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act"LETTER@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

SHARESHARERRETWEETETWEETLLIKEIKETWEET OF THE WEEK@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

JANUARY 6:The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration, regarding a statement onthe authorized dosing schedules forCOVID-19 vaccines.JANUARY 7:The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the U.S. Department of Labor,regarding guidance on Federal PandemicUnemployment Compensation and MixedEarner Unemployment Compensation.JANUARY 4:The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding recommendationsfor proper ventilation in buildings.JANUARY 5:The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the U.S. Department of Labor,regarding guidance on the expiration ofpaid sick leave and expanded family andmedical leave for the COVID-19pandemic.COVID-19 Information for Law EnforcementProtecting Public Safety and HealthFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEBeen Exposed?Are You Sick?READ MORE READ MORE READ MOREREAD MORE READ MOREREAD MOREREAD MOREW W W . F O P C O V I D 1 9 . O R GRECENT COVID-19 ACTIVITY@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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The WEP reduces the Social Security benefit of retired public employees who receive agovernment pension from employment not covered by Social Security, but who earnedthe benefit from covered employment. A law enforcement officer who retired aftertwenty years or more on the job, who then begins a second career in the private sector,could lose up to sixty percent (60%) of his Social Security benefit because of the WEP.Similarly, the GPO affects the survivor's benefit by reducing it by two-thirds of theamount of the government pension the survivor is entitled to receive. In most cases, thiscompletely eliminates the benefit for the surviving spouse.The FOP strongly supports the passage of H.R. 141/S. 521, the "Social Security FairnessAct," which would fully repeal both the "Windfall Elimination Provision" (WEP) and the"Government Pension Offset" (GPO) in current Social Security law. It's Past Time for Congress to pass theSOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTHELP US REPEAL THE WINDFALL ELIMINATION (WEP)AND THE GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET (GPO)TO CONTACT YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESSCLICK HERECALL TO ACTION@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the workingconditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those weserve through education, legislation, information, communityinvolvement, and employee representation. Our challenge to you is to have each and every FOP member in yourdepartment, lodge, and State commit $5.00 a month to the NFOPPAC. Please contact the National Legislative Office to learn aboutthe various ways you can contribute to the NFOP PAC.The NFOP PAC is the power behindour organization's punch on CapitolHill, representing its members in themost effective way possible. CAN YOU CHIP IN $5?Call:202-547-8189Email:mmason@fop.netTHE NATIONAL FOP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

MICHELLE MASONAdministrative Assistant mmason@fop.netR E B E C C A T Y U SLegislative Liaison rtyus@fop.netMARK MCDONALDLegislative Liaisonmmcdonald@fop.netJ E S S I C A C A H I L LPress Liaison jcahill@fop.netTIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison trichardson@fop.net328 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002Phone: 202-547-8189 Fax: 202-547-8190T H E S T E V E Y O U N G Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy CenterJ I M P A S C OExecutive Director jpasco@fop.netWASHINGTON D.C. STAFF@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E