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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 | 2 1 F E B R 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 - HOUSE INTRODUCES COLLECTIVEBARGAINING LEGISLATION FORPUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERSHOUSE INTRODUCES COLLECTIVEBARGAINING LEGISLATION FORPUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the 18th Annual Night in Blue Policeman’s Ballin Kansas City, MO. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the FOP’s Officer Wellness Summit inNashville, TN. Executive Director Jim Pasco had several conversations with Edward A. Kelly, GeneralPresident of the International Association of Fire Fighters, as well as Kevin O’Connor,Assistant to the General President, about collaboration and cooperation in the newCongress.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke at length with Terrence M. Cunningham, DeputyExecutive Director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, aboutcollaboration and cooperation in the new Congress.National President Patrick Yoes attended the FOP’s Leadership Matters in Nashville, TN. National President Patrick Yoes spoke with various media outlets. National President Patrick Yoes attended the FOP Peace Officers’ Memorial ServicePlanning Meeting in Nashville, TN.Return of the Blue View! The FOP’s signature podcasts returns this week as NationalPresident Patrick Yoes is joined by FOP Executive Director Jim Pasco and Edward A.Kelly, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) todiscuss the historic passage the “Social Security Fairness Act,” which was signed intolaw earlier this year.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Laura Gormally met with staff in theoffice of Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) to discuss the FOP’s legislativepriorities for the First Session of the 119th Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Laura Gormally met with staff in theoffice of Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) to discuss the “Protect and Serve Act,” andother FOP priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of SenatorCatherine M. Cortez Masto (D-NV) to discuss the “Invest to Protect Act,” the “Protectand Serve Act,” and other FOP priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of Senator JohnCornyn III (R-TX) about the FOP’s priorities in the current session.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Peter A. Stauber (R-MN) about the re-introduction of the “Public SafetyEmployer-Employee Cooperation Act,” which was introduced this week.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTAfter 40 years of injustice, public employees will finally receive the full Social Securitybenefits they have earned. The 118th Congress has passed the Social SecurityFairness Act, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government PensionOffset. Join us as we discuss this historic victory with Jim Pasco, Executive Director of theFraternal Order of Police, and Edward A. Kelly, General President of the InternationalAssociation of Firefighters. Together, we’ll break down the years of advocacy,bipartisan efforts, and the role law enforcement and firefighters played in makinghistory.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House stood in recess for most of the week. In a pro-forma session on Friday,Representatives Peter A. Stauber (D-MN) and Nicole J. Budzinski (D-IL) reintroduced the“Public Service Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.” The bill, a top priority for the FOP,would guarantee public safety officers the right to form and join unions and bargaincollectively with their employers over wages, hours, and working conditions. The billcurrently has 7 cosponsors, and the FOP will continue to track its developmentthroughout the 119th Congress. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate voted to confirm Kashyap P.V. Patel to serve as Director of the FederalBureau of Investigation on a 51-49 vote. The Senate considered and passed S. Con Res 7, which sets forth a congressionalbudget for the 2025 fiscal year on a 52-48 vote. The resolution now moves to beamended through multiple Senate committees. The Senate voted to confirm Howard W. Lutnick to Serve as Secretary of Commerce on a51-45 vote. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing toexamine the nomination of Lori. M. Chavez to serve as Secretary of Labor.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS Spring 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 Registration

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMDHS Deputizes State Department Officials asImmigration OfficersOn Tuesday, Secretary Noem signed a memorandum deputizingup to 600 special agents within the State Department’sDiplomatic Security Service across the country to help witharresting and deporting illegal immigrants.President Donald J. Trump Intends to NominateIndividuals to Key Posts at the Department of JusticeHouse Leads the Way on Collective Bargaining BillPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, applauded the introduction of the “Public SafetyEmployer-Employee Cooperation Act,” which recognizes theright of public safety officers to bargain collectively.‘Nothing but impressive': Video shows woundedN.M. sergeant manage OIS sceneAlbuquerque PD Sgt. Brandon Watts returned fire after being shot in thehip by a suspect; after a tourniquet was applied to his leg, he got backup and continued to direct officers.Letter to leadership of the Senate Committee onthe JudiciaryNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to leadership ofthe Senate Committee on the Judiciary asking them tofavorably report S. 331, the “Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT)of Fentanyl Act.”Today the Department of Justice is proud to announce PresidentTrump’s intent to nominate John Eisenberg to serve as AssistantAttorney General for National Security, Brett Shumate to serve asAssistant Attorney General for the Civil Division[...]

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