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 0 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 5L 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 - SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS SIGNEDINTO LAW!SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS SIGNEDINTO LAW!
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWe need YOU in D.C.! The First Session of the 119th Congress began this week, and FOP prioritiesare poised to be re-introduced in the new Congress. Your presence here for Day on the Hill is acrucial first step to advance our agenda in the new House and Senate. Our annual Day on the Hill will begin with a comprehensive briefing on our top priorities and otherlegislation we support, as well as an update on our relationship with the new Administration. Thisbriefing will take place on the afternoon of Monday, 3 February at the National Law EnforcementMuseum. The specific time will be provided at a later time.The following two days will be dedicated to meeting face-to-face with your elected Representativesand Senators. We strongly urge you make these appointments soon to ensure you’ll have theopportunity to speak directly to the Member of Congress about the issues that are important toyou as an FOP member.Our future success and our legislative agenda depend on our ability to motivate and mobilize ourgrassroots to make sure our message continues to be heard loud and clear. Participation in thisevent is just a part—but an important part—of the FOP’s advocacy strategy. We need our membersto build, strengthen, and sustain their relationships with their Representatives and Senators. DON’T DELAY - REGISTER TODAY! ROOM BLOCK The National FOP will be organizing a room block at a hotelLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYREGISTER HERE!
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes, Executive Director Jim Pasco, National SecretaryJimmy Holderfield, National Trustee Joe Johnson, and Senior Legislative Liaison TimRichardson attended the signing of H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” into lawat the White House.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the FOP Labor Coalition Conference inDeerfield Beach, FL.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke at the farewell ceremony for Steven M. Dettelbach,Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).Executive Director Jim Pasco attended the farewell ceremony for Matthew B. Klapper,Chief of Staff and Senior Counselor to the Attorney General at the U.S. Department ofJustice (DOJ).National President Patrick Yoes spoke with numerous media outlets. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Anne M. Milgrim, Administrator of the UnitedStates Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), about continuing anti-fentanyl efforts.
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Donald J. Bacon (R-NE) about re-introducing the “LEOSA Reform Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the offices ofRepresentatives Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) about re-introducing the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) about re-introducing the “Public SafetyEmployer-Employee Cooperation Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco maintained regular communication with the TrumpTransition Team regarding current and future nominees. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary for Stateand Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Law Enforcementat the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about issues related to dignitaryprotection.
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House considered and passed H.R. 29, the “Laken Riley Act,” on a 264-159vote. The bill allows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain nonU.S. citizens arrested for various crimes.The House considered and passed H.R. 23, the “Illegitimate Court CounteractionAct,” on a 243-140 vote. This would impose sanctions against foreign persons whoassist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, orprosecuting certain individuals.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate considered and advanced H.R. 29, the “Laken Riley Act” on an 84-9 vote.The Senate will resume debate on the bill next week. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEU.S. President Jimmy Carter Laid in State in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on 8 January,2025. The former President died at the age of 100 in his home in Plains, Georgia.
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS Labor Leadership Training February 11-12, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and Registration Legal Counselors SeminarFebruary 13-14, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationOfficer Wellness SummitFebruary 17-18, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date Wellness Professionals Forum February 16, 2025Nashville, TNSave the DateSpring State Presidents MeetingMarch 13, 2025Salt Lake City, UTInformation and RegistrationLeadership MattersFebruary 20-22, 2025Nashville, TNInformation and RegistrationSpring National Board MeetingMarch 14-15, 2025Salt Lake City, UTInformation and RegistrationDay on the Hill 2025February 3-5, 2025Washington DCInformation and Registration
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMJustice Department Announces ATF's Publication ofFinal Volume of National Firearms Commerce andTrafficking AssessmentThis landmark series represents the most thorough research,analysis, and examination ever of firearms commerce and howfirearms enter illegal markets and fall into the wrong hands.House Republican's bill would rip federal funds fromstates that give illegal immigrants driver's licensesRep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a bill that wouldpull federal highway funding from states such as NewYork that issue driver's licenses and identification cardsto illegal immigrants. ‘We don’t know when we’re going to go home’: L.A.security guards working nonstop to dissuadelooters“We actively patrol nonstop just driving around,” ArturoGarcia said. “As soon as they see the lights on the top,(looters) know.”Social Security Fairness Act is Law!DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Duringthe Fires in Los Angeles County, CAPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, was overjoyed while attending today’s WhiteHouse signing ceremony at the White House at whichPresident Biden signed H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act,” into law.During emergency events, the Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, andnon-governmental partners to support the needs of thepeople in the areas that may be impacted.
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