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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 | 2 3 A U G U S T 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 - PASS THE “SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESSACT!”PASS THE “SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESSACT!”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House cosponsors of the “Social Security Fairness Act,” RepresentativesGarret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail D. Spanberger (D-VA) are united in an effort touse a House procedure known as a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 82. Adischarge petition is a legislative mechanism to move legislation directly to thefloor provided the petition—an actual document—is physically signed by 218Members 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 theHouse and ask them to sign the discharge petition for H. Res. 1364, which is thespecial rule that will send H.R. 82 to the floor. You can also use the Action Centerto send them an email.Act NOW!!! We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to pass the “Social SecurityFairness Act” in the House.Social Security Fairness Act AlertLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes and National Legislative Office staff participated ina conference call with Leslie Baxter, the co-chairman of the FOP’s CorrectionalOfficers Committee, to discuss data collection efforts for assaults on correctionalofficers.National President Patrick Yoes attended the New Jersey FOP State Conference inWilmington, NC.National President Patrick Yoes was a guest on a podcast hosted by Arizona FOPLodge #2. National President Patrick Yoes spoke with various media outlets about FOPpriorities. 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, about law enforcementinteroperability.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Matthew B. Klapper, Chief of Staff to U.SAttorney General Merrick B. Garland, about state and local law enforcement inputon FirstNet. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, about firearms relatedviolent crime.Executive Director Jim Pasco continued his dialogue with both presidentialcampaigns.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormallymet with staff in the office of Representative Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY), HouseMinority Leader, to discuss FOP priorities and legislation that may be consideredbefore the end of the current Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohspoke with Natalie L. Ammons, Communications Director and Blue AlertCoordinator for Fulton County, Georgia, about the protocols of issuing a Blue Alertin Georgia.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormallyrepresented the FOP on a stakeholder conference call with staff in the offices ofSenators Marco A. Rubio (R-FL) and T. Johnathan Ossoff (D-GA) to discussstrategy for advancing S. 1514, the “Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, andResponder (HELPER) Act.”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTIn recent years, tensions between law enforcement and certain segments of thecommunity have escalated. One local high school student has experienced thistension up close, inspiring him to take action.Two years ago, Jasur Talipov launched the Trust The Badge Podcast to fostertrust between the community and law enforcement. He has recorded around 20 episodes featuring conversations with currentofficers, politicians, and citizens. While he acknowledges the legitimate incidentsthat have cast police in a negative light, he believes that law enforcement still hasa positive impact within our communities. On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes sitsdown with Jasur to discuss what inspired him to speak up in support of lawenforcement, and how we can heal divides in our communities.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House stands in recess until 9 September 2024.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate stands in recess until 9 September 2024.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS National FOP Fall Board Meeting September 6-7, 2024Charlotte, NC RegistrationLodging National FOP Fall Presidents MeetingSeptember 5, 2024Charlotte, NC RegistrationLodging Collective BargainingOctober 22-24, 2024Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationLabor SummitFebruary 11-12, 2025Las Vegas, NVSave the Date Legal Counselors SeminarFebruary 13-14, 2025Las Vegas, NVSave the Date Officer Wellness SummitFebruary 17-18, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date Leadership MattersFebruary 19-22, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMRecruiter for Mexican Drug Trafficking OrganizationSentenced in El Paso to 20 Years in Federal PrisonA Mexican national was sentenced in El Paso to 245 months inprison for two counts related to her role in a drug traffickingconspiracy, resulting from an investigation by Homeland SecurityInvestigations (HSI) El Paso.Over the next year, the Charlottesville Police Department willwork with the COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative team.DOJ Announces an Organizational Assessmentof the Charlottesville, Virginia, PoliceDepartment under the COPS Office’sCollaborative Reform InitiativeAla. city schools will feed video to PD’s real timecrime center, council announces“These cameras will be deployed at large events and gatheringsto help be the eyes for law enforcement,” City Council memberHunter Williams said.National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Speaker Johnsonand Representative Jeffries urging the House of Representativesto swiftly consider S. 412, the "Stopping Harmful ImageExploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act."S. 412, the “Stopping Harmful ImageExploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD)Act”Law enforcement agencies come together toadvance crime-related trainingLocal law enforcement across Southern West Virginia are joiningthose on a federal level for a day to learn more about newforensic technology and crime-solving resources that helpexpedite violent investigations involving firearms and furtheramp up safety within communities.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82323 COSPONSORSR: 113 D: 210S. 59761 COSPONSORSR: 13 D: 48@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 743116 COSPONSORSR: 100 D: 1643 COSPONSORSR: 43 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170142 COSPONSORSR: 46 D: 96S. 151425 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 18MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14627 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 0H.R. 353964 COSPONSORSR: 12 D: 52NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425815 COSPONSORSR: 15D: 1

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