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Message 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 1 J U L 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 - FOP JUMPS INTO ACTION TO HELPVICTIMS OF KERR COUNTY FLOODING

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes participated in numerous media calls. National President Patrick Yoes was part of the NFOP Disaster Area Response Team thattraveled to Kerrville, Texas, following the catastrophic flooding that claimed more than100 lives. National President Patrick Yoes held a meeting with conference service providers inpreparation for the 2025 Biennial National Conference and Exposition in Miami Beach,FL.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met withAssociate Deputy Attorney General Vetan Kapoor, Acting Director of the Office ofCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Corey Randolph, Acting COPS GeneralCounsel Jonya Wagner, and Senior Counselor to the Director Shanetta Y. Cutlar todiscuss ways in which the COPS Office can help support State and local lawenforcement.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Gregory Heeb, Acting Assistant Director of theOffice of Law Enforcement Coordination (OLEC) in the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI), about the agency’s participation in the FOP’s National Biennial Conference nextmonth as well as FBI Director Kash Patel’s plans for closer collaboration between the FBIand major law enforcement organizations.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with majority staff on the HouseCommittee on the Judiciary about pending legislation and their agenda in the comingmonths.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Ilhan A. Omar (D-MN) about draft legislation to increase penalties onthose who impersonate law enforcement officers and the “Protect and Serve Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff at the National Center forMissing and Exploited Children about draft legislation addressing child sexual abusematerial.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke to Terrence Cunningham, Deputy Director of theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), about the joint FOP-IAFF statementon T-Mobile’s proposal to “fix” public safety.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Kevin O’Connor, Assistant to the GeneralPresident of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), about the joint FOP-IAFF statement on the T-Mobile proposal.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTIn this special edition of The Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes brings attention to anoften overlooked issue: the health and wellness of law enforcement officers. As we recognizeNational Police Week, Stroke Awareness Month, and Blood Pressure Education Month, this timelyconversation highlights the urgent need to support the cardiovascular and brain health of thosewho serve and protect.Pat is joined by two distinguished experts from the American Heart Association, Dr. EduardoSanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, and Dr. Mitch Elkind, Chief Science Officer for BrainHealth and Stroke. Together, they discuss:The unique health risks facing law enforcement officersSteps officers can take to protect their heart and brain healthA groundbreaking partnership between the American Heart Association and the Fraternal Orderof PoliceHow wellness on and off duty can save lives

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House stands in recess until 14 July 2025.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate confirmed Scott Kupor to serve as Director of the Office of PersonnelManagement on a vote of 51-46. The Senate considered and passed H.R. 517, the “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act,”by unanimous consent. The bill now heads to the President’s desk.The Senate Committee on Appropriations held a full markup of the Commerce, Justice,Science, and Related Agencies bill. The CJS subcommittee adopted an amendment tothe measure that prohibits any funding to construct a new headquarters for the FederalBureau of Investigation (FBI) at any other site besides Greenbelt, Maryland on a 15-14vote. The bill was then approved by the full Committee on Appropriations by voice. Notext or bill summary is available at this time.The Senate considered and passed S. 1003, “Lulu’s Law,” by unanimous consent. Thebill, which requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue an orderexplicitly permitting the transmission of wireless emergency alerts to mobile phones inthe event of a shark attack, has been transmitted to the House for further action.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOM‘FEMA Activates in Texas Following PresidentTrump’s Major Disaster Declaration AnnouncementDHS will ensure that state and local authorities have theresources they need to lead a swift and effective responseamid this tragic disaster. National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativeKustoff in support of H.R. 4334, the “Restoring the ArmedCareer Criminal Act."Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, spoke in support of the National Flag Foundation’s(NFF) plan to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’screation with a sojourn across our great nation.FOP Supports National Flag Foundation’s Sojourn250FOP-IAFF Joint Statement on T-Mobile’s “A Fix forPublic Safety” ProposalThe National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and InternationalAssociation of Fire Fighters (IAFF) reject the assertion madeby T-Mobile that the First Responder Network Authority(FirstNet) has become “stagnant” and is no longer able tomeet the needs of public safety. “This award recognizes individual or teams of state, local,Tribal, or territorial sworn rank-and-file police officers,deputies and troopers for exceptional efforts in effectivepolicing. Honor the Honorable: The Attorney General’s Awardfor Distinguished Service in PolicingS. 2250, the “Restoring the Armed Career CriminalAct”

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 2243PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 155181 COSPONSORSR: 66 D: 1518 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 1LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 209471 COSPONSORSR: 28 D: 43S. 97818 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 12MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 6798 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 0S. 16718 COSPONSORSR:18D: 0H.R. 150541 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 35S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1H.R. 322632 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 23NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

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