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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 9 A P R I L 2 0 2 4L 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 - HOUSE PASSES ANTI-POLICE “FOURTHAMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT” HOUSE PASSES ANTI-POLICE “FOURTHAMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT” SENATE MAY CONSIDER THE SAME BILLAS PENDING LEGISLATION SENATE MAY CONSIDER THE SAME BILLAS PENDING LEGISLATION

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYThe FOP strongly opposes the amendment introduced by Rand H. Paul (R-KY), the“Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act,” to H.R. 7888, the “Reforming Intelligence andSecuring America Act.” We are asking you to TAKE ACTION and tell your Senators to vote against thisamendment. The amendment, like the bill the House adopted earlier this week, would destroy thebasic ability of law enforcement to conduct investigations into violent crimes likemurder, kidnapping, terrorism, and other serious threats. The bill does this by prohibitinglaw enforcement from accessing commercially-available information about customers orsubscribers from third-party providers—data which is widely available for non-publicsafety purposes. Access to this data is critical because it allows law enforcement to identify and pursueleads—to “connect the dots” as they investigate serious crimes. These leads are used togather evidence and establish probable cause for an arrest and prosecution. Byprohibiting access to this commercially available data, Congress would be tying thehands of law enforcement and greatly increasing the time it takes to conduct successfulinvestigations into serious crimes. The Administration issued their policy statement opposing the legislation earlier thisweek: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SAP-HR4639.pdfThe bipartisan House Law Enforcement Caucus also opposed the bill on the House floor.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes attended the Louisiana State Lodge Spring Meetingin Gonzales, LA.National 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 & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Special Assistant tothe President for Political Affairs and Senior Labor Advisor, about the D.C. crimecrisis.National President Patrick Yoes attended the Southern States Conference inAtlantic Beach, FLNational President Patrick Yoes attended the NFOP-Axon Technology Summit inScottsdale, AZ. National President Patrick Yoes attended the Western States Conference in St.Louis, MO.Executive Director Jim Pasco attended a meeting about Artificial Intelligence (AI)chaired by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa O.Monaco about legislation reauthorizing the Office of Community Oriented PolicingServices (COPS Office) and H.R. 4639, the “Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act.”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke to staff in numerous Senate offices, including leadership, regarding the FOP’s strong opposition to H.R. 4639,the “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act,” which may be offered as anamendment to H.R. 7888, the “Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of theCOPS Office, about its reauthorization.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary forState and Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for LawEnforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to discuss thefentanyl epidemic. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Matthew B. Klapper, Chief of Staff to U.S.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, about legislation reauthorizing the Office ofCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS). Executive Director Jim Pasco also spoke with numerous Senators and staff aboutH.R. 4639, the “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with numerous Members of the House andstaff about H.R. 4639, the “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Anna D. Kuntz, Director of PartnerEngagement at the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement at DHS, about DHSparticipation in upcoming FOP events.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Steven M. Dettelbach, Director of theBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, about firearms enforcementissues.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTWhat does it say when the Capital is one of most dangerous cities in the country?Washington, D.C. is experiencing a crime crisis like no other. Recently, the D.C. City Council passed a dangerous bill that would have emboldenedcriminals, dramatically increased crime and violence, and rendered police officers inthe District of Columbia virtually powerless to adequately police the city and keepits residents and visitors safe. What has happened since should alarm allAmericans.On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes is joinedby Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department LaborCommittee. Gregg represents the more than 3,600 rank-and-file DC MPD officerswho go to work every day to serve and protect those living in our nation’s capital.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESEarlier this week, the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee onSocial Security held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision and theGovernment Pension Offset. You can watch the hearing and read the testimony ofthe witnesses here. In addition, we encourage everyone to watch this video appeal from the sponsor ofH.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act, “ Representative Garret N. Graves (R-LA):https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1629329074479686We urge all of our members who are or have been impacted by the WEP/GPO tosubmit their stories or statements to the Subcommittee at:WMSubmission@mail.house.govPlease do so even if you previously submitted a comment to the full committeeafter the field hearing last November. We have to continue to keep the pressure onCongress and the Ways and Means Committee to act!!!The House considered and passed H.R. 4639, the “4th Amendment is Not For SaleAct,” on a 219-199 vote. The bill, which the FOP opposes, was transmitted to theSenate for further action.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee of the Judiciary considered and favorably reported two billssupported by the FOP--H.R. 3269, the “Law Enforcement Innovate to De-EscalateAct,” and H.R. 7581, the “Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and WellnessThrough Data Act,” by voice vote. The House Committee on Ways and Means willconsider H.R. 3269 and H.R. 7581 will go to the floor for further consideration.The House began consideration of four different measures (H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035,H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038) which would provide security funding for Israel, Ukraine,our allies in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as impose sanctions on Russia andIran. The House will meet over the weekend with votes expected on Saturday.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate rejected a unanimous consent agreement to consider two articles ofimpeachment against Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security, which then led the Senate to dismiss both articles as not risingto the Constitutional standard for impeachment on two 51-49 votes.The Senate began debate on H.R. 7888, the “Reforming Intelligence and SecuringAmerica Act,” which would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign IntelligenceSurveillance Act, allowing electronic surveillance of non-Americans outside theborders of the United States. The Senate has invoked cloture on the motion toproceed to the consideration of the bill, but the timing of votes on amendmentsand final passage is unknown.The Senate began debate on H.R. 7888, the “Reforming Intelligence and SecuringAmerica Act,” which would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign IntelligenceSurveillance Act, allowing electronic surveillance of non-Americans outside theborders of the United States. Without action, these authorities will lapse atmidnight on 19 April. The Senate has invoked cloture on the motion to proceed tothe consideration of the bill, but the timing of considering amendments or a votefor final passage is unknown. If the Senate can reach a time agreement, then theywill likely consider four amendments—including the “Fourth Amendment is Not forSale Act,” which the FOP strongly opposes. If there is no agreement on timing, thenit seems likely the authority will lapse and the Senate will vote on H.R. 7888without any amendments on Sunday or Monday.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACTHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice,Science, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled, “A Review of thePresident’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Justice.”U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland testified. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs held ahearing entitled, “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request forthe U.S. Department of Justice.” Secretary of the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity Alejandro N. Mayorkas testified before the Committee.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132282 COSPONSORSR: 20 D: 62H.R. 82318 COSPONSORSR: 110 D: 208S. 59752 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 43@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 743109 COSPONSORSR: 94 D: 1541 COSPONSORSR: 41 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170129 COSPONSORSR: 41 D: 88S. 151422 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 17MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14625 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 0H.R. 353959 COSPONSORSR: 11 D: 48NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,voiced the organization’s support for the Know2Protect campaign,a public awareness venture from the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security (DHS)Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a pressconference announcing the Know2Protect Campaign in NewYork City, New York.Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at a PressConference Announcing Know2Protect CampaignFOP and IACP Joint Letter on “FourthAmendment is Not for Sale Act”In conjunction with the National Policing Institute, and at therequest of IMPD Chief Christopher Bailey, the COPS Office willconduct an independent review and analysis of data, records,policies, and practices related to officer involved shootings. DOJ to Provide Technical Assistance toIndianapolis Metropolitan Police Department UnderCOPS Office’s Collaborative Reform InitiativeNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Schumerand McConnell to voice the FOP’s opposition to S.2567, the“Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act.” FOP Supports DHS Awareness CampaignTargeting Online CSEA CrimeH.R. 4639/S. 2576, the “Fourth Amendment IsNot For Sale Act”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Schumerand McConnell to voice the FOP’s opposition to S.2567, the“Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act.”

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