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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 4 J A N 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 - SEVEN OFFICERS SHOT IN SAN ANTONIO SEVEN OFFICERS SHOT IN SAN ANTONIO FOP URGES CONGRESS TO PASSTHE PROTECT AND SERVE ACT FOP URGES CONGRESS TO PASSTHE PROTECT AND SERVE ACT

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWe need YOU in D.C.! The First Session of the 119th Congress began this month, and FOP prioritiesare poised to be re-introduced in the new Congress. Your presence here for Day on the Hill is a crucialfirst step to advancing our agenda in the new House and Senate. Our annual Day on the Hill will begin with a comprehensive briefing on our top priorities and otherlegislation we support, as well as an update on our relationship with the new Administration. Thisbriefing will take place on the afternoon of Monday, 3 February at 4pm at the National LawEnforcement Museum.The following two days will be dedicated to meeting face-to-face with your elected Representativesand Senators. We strongly urge you make these appointments soon to ensure you’ll have theopportunity to speak directly to the Member of Congress about the issues that are important to you asan FOP member.The FOP’s legislative agenda and our future success depends on our ability to motivate and mobilizeour grassroots to make sure our message continues to be heard loud and clear. Participation in thisevent is just a part—but an important part—of the FOP’s advocacy strategy. We need our members tobuild, strengthen, and sustain their relationships with their Representatives and Senators.DON’T DELAY - REGISTER TODAY! ROOM BLOCK The FOP has arranged for a room block at the Yotel D.C. Hotel, which is close to Capitol Hill and UnionStation. You must use this link to book your room!LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYREGISTER HERE!

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco received a very high number of calls from media outletsrelated to the high level of activity of the new Administration in its first few days.Executive Director Jim Pasco had numerous conversations and communications withofficials and staff with the new Administration and laid the groundwork for activecommunication going forward.National President Patrick Yoes attended the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump,as well as related events.National President Patrick Yoes worked out of the Steve Young Law EnforcementLegislative Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C. National President Patrick Yoes spoke with numerous media outlets. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of RepresentativeJoseph D. Neguse (D-CO) to discuss legislation to reauthorize the Project SafeNeighborhoods program and other FOP priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of RepresentativeJohn H. Rutherford (R-FL) to discuss the re-introduction of the “Protect and Serve Act” inthe House.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of SenatorThomas R. Tillis (R-NC) about the “Protect and Serve Act,” which was introduced thisweek as S. 167.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the offices ofRepresentative Donald J. Bacon (R-NE) and Senator John N. Kennedy (R-LA) about there-introduction of the “LEOSA Reform Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormally spokewith staff in the office of Representative Russ M. Fulcher (R-ID) about the “Keeping EveryExtra Penny (KEEP) Act.”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House passed S. 5, the “Laken Riley Act,” on a 263-156 vote. It will now headto President Donald J. Trump’s desk to be signed into law.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled“Unconstrained Actors: Assessing Global Cyber Threats to the Homeland,” whichexamined cybersecurity threats to the homeland by private sector experts. The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled “RestoringImmigration Enforcement in America,” which examined former President Joseph R.Biden, Jr.’s handling of immigration and how the new Administration will addressthe issue.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate confirmed Marco A. Rubio to serve as the 72nd Secretary of State by aunanimous vote. The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Peter B. Hegseth to be Secretary ofthe U.S. Department of Defense by a vote of 51-49. The Senate is expected toconfirm him later today. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearingto examine the Nomination of Sean P. Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation.The Senate Committee on the Budget held a hearing to examine the nomination ofRussell T. Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS Labor Leadership Training February 11-12, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and Registration Legal Counselors SeminarFebruary 13-14, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationOfficer Wellness SummitFebruary 17-18, 2025Nashville, TNInformation and Registration Wellness Professionals Forum February 16, 2025Nashville, TNInformation and Registration 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 RegistrationDay on the Hill 2025February 3-5, 2025Washington DCInformation and Registration

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMS. 167, the “Protect and Serve Act.” National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senator Tillis instrong support of S.167, the "Protect and Serve Act."Social Security Fairness Act UpdateMultiple Officers Shot Across the NationPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, was outraged at reports of officers—nine total inthe last 48 hours—who were shot recently and called onCongress to take action to prevent violence targeting lawenforcement by passing the “Protect and Serve Act.”Trump pardons DC officers convicted in death andcover up President Donald Trump has issued a “full andunconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, policelieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and officer Terence Suttonfor their roles in the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown.Joint IACP-FOP Statement on the RecentPresidential PardonsThe IACP and FOP are deeply discouraged by the recentpardons and commutations granted by both the Biden andTrump Administrations to individuals convicted of killingor assaulting law enforcement officers. The Social Security Administration has updated its websiteregarding additional information on the implementation of theSocial Security Fairness Act.

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