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FOP Update - 16 August 2024
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JIM PASCOPATRICK YOES THE VOICE OF OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Executive DirectorNational President
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CONTACT CONGRESS FOR SOCIAL
SECURITY FAIRNESS TODAY!
CONTACT CONGRESS FOR SOCIAL
SECURITY FAIRNESS TODAY!
THE FOP NEEDS YOU IN THE FIGHT FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS!
THE FOP NEEDS YOU IN THE FIGHT FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS!
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N 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 6 A U G U S T 2 0 2 4
L E G I S L A T I V E U P D A T E
JIM PASCOPATRICK YOES THE VOICE OF OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Executive DirectorNational President
- Subscribe to the FOP’s Weekly Update -
CONTACT CONGRESS FOR SOCIAL
SECURITY FAIRNESS TODAY!
CONTACT CONGRESS FOR SOCIAL
SECURITY FAIRNESS TODAY!
THE FOP NEEDS YOU IN THE FIGHT FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS!
THE FOP NEEDS YOU IN THE FIGHT FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS!
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The House cosponsors of the “Social Security Fairness Act,” Representatives
Garret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail D. Spanberger (D-VA) are united in an effort to
use a House procedure known as a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 82. A
discharge petition is a legislative mechanism to move legislation directly to the
floor provided the petition—an actual document—is physically signed by 218
Members of the House. Members can begin signing this petition on 10 September—
one day after the House returns to session.
We are asking that ALL FOP members write or call their Representatives in the
House and ask them to sign the discharge petition for H. Res. 1364, which is the
special rule that will send H.R. 82 to the floor. You can also use the Action Center
to send them an email.
Act NOW!!! We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to pass the “Social Security
Fairness Act” in the House.
Social Security Fairness Act Alert
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National President Patrick Yoes, Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson, and
Legislative Liaison David Taboh participated in a conference call hosted by
Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail D. Spanberger (D-VA) as well
as public employee stakeholders to organize our efforts to support a discharge
petition that will bring H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” to the House floor
for a vote.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary for
State Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Law
Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on issues related
to interoperability of public safety communication systems and the assassination
attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Matthew B. Klapper, Chief of Staff to U.S.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, on issues related to the interoperability of
public safety communication systems.
National President Patrick Yoes attended the Idaho State FOP Conference in Boise,
ID.
National President Patrick Yoes spoke to various media outlets about FOP
priorities.
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Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormally
spoke with staff in the offices of Senator Amy J. Klobuchar (D-MN) and
Representative Madeline Dean (D-PA) regarding H.R. 3686/S. 412, the “Stopping
Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act.”
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormally
spoke with staff in the office of Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary, regarding legislation and issues pending
before the committee. These included:
H.R 354, the “LEOSA Reform Act”
H.R. 3091, the “Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act”
H.R. 7581, the “Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness
Through Data Act”
S. 930, the “Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act” and
S. 1306, the “COPS Reauthorization Act”
Executive Director Jim Pasco continued his dialogue with both presidential
campaigns on the endorsement screening process.
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THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST
In recent years, tensions between law enforcement and certain segments of the
community have escalated. One local high school student has experienced this
tension up close, inspiring him to take action.
Two years ago, Jasur Talipov launched the Trust The Badge Podcast to foster
trust between the community and law enforcement.
He has recorded around 20 episodes featuring conversations with current
officers, politicians, and citizens. While he acknowledges the legitimate incidents
that have cast police in a negative light, he believes that law enforcement still has
a positive impact within our communities.
On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes sits
down with Jasur to discuss what inspired him to speak up in support of law
enforcement, and how we can heal divides in our communities.
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The House stands in recess until 9 September 2024.
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