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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEIt took 27 years, 13 Congresses, and hundreds of thousands of calls, letters, faxes, emails, and face to face meetings, but the WEP and GPOprovisions have finally been repealed with the enactment of H.R. 82, the “Social Fairness Act.” The bill passed the House in November on a327-75 vote and in the early morning of the last Saturday before Christmas in the Senate on a 76-20 vote.The path of the “Social Security Fairness Act” through the House and the Senate was not a straightforward one. Our opponents, however, weredetermined to stop the bill and used every parliamentary tool at their disposal to prevent the bill from passing by forcing the Senate to moveslowly in the hopes they could run out the clock on the 118th Congress. Senator Michael D. Crapo (R-ID), the incoming Chairman of the Committee on Finance, as well as Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Charles E.Grassley (R-IA) posed the most significant threats the bill’s passage. All three Senators tried to prevent the vote, then turned to filingamendments and using Senate procedures to slow down its consideration. After the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) just hours before the funding deadline, it was transmitted to the Senate, which wanted toact quickly. With H.R. 82 on the Senate floor, there was no way for the Senate to pivot to the consideration of the continuing resolution withoutconcluding consideration of the bill. This led to an agreement for expedited consideration of H.R. 82 that allowed for the consideration of fouramendments and a budgetary point of order.All four of the amendments proposed were designed to effectively kill the bill by blocking or delaying the repeal of the WEP and GPO. Under thetime agreement, 60 Members of the Senate would have to vote in favor of the amendments in order to pass. The agreement also required atleast 60 votes to pass H.R. 82 and send the bill to the President.We defeated the first of two amendments, S. Amdt. 3346, offered by Senator Rand H. Paul (R-KY) on a 3-93 vote. His second amendment, S.Amdt. 3352, was also soundly defeated on a 28-67 vote.Senator Cruz offered an amendment, S. Amdt. 3360, that was identical to the “Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act” that was defeated onthe House floor in November on a 175-224 vote. The Senate effort to pass this legislation was similarly rejected on a 32-64 vote. SenatorCrapo offered S. Amdt. 3331 last and it was rejected on a 34-62 vote.Our opponents then played their last card when Senator Michael S. Lee (R-UT) raised a budgetary point of order to block a vote on finalpassage. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Chairman of the Committee on Budget, moved to waive the point of order and proceed to a vote on H.R.82. The motion passed 66-30.Finally, the Senate voted on an overwhelming 76-20 vote to send the repeal of the WEP and the GPO to the President’s desk.We do not know at this writing when President Biden will sign the legislation. When he does, the bill becomes law. The effective date is for the“months after December 2023,” which means the WEP and GPO will be retroactive to January 2024. It will take some time for the SocialSecurity Administration to implement the new law. We will keep you up to date through our website and the Weekly Update—so check themoften! We have also developed a Frequently Asked Questions about the “Social Security Fairness Act.” Please understand the legislation has not yetbeen signed into law, but we anticipate that will occur on 3 January 2025.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSOCIAL SECURITY SUCCESS: WEP/GPOREPEALED!LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWe need YOU in D.C.! The First Session of the 119th Congress will begin next month, and FOPpriorities are poised for another year of dedicated action. We can say with great pride that we areone step closer to accomplishing our biggest top priority, passing the “Social Security FairnessAct.” We encourage you to continue reaching out to your Senators to voice your support.From Monday, 3 February, through Wednesday, 5 February, the nation’s oldest and largestorganization of law enforcement officers will be advocating on Capitol Hill. More specifically, wewill be highlighting the challenges and the needs of our memberships, including recognizing theright of public safety officers to collectively bargain in addition to protecting due process forofficers and firefighters. With the momentum we have seen with the Social Security Fairness Act,we are confident we will continue to see more progress on these top priorities.Our future success and our legislative agenda depend on our ability to motivate and mobilize ourgrassroots 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 membersto build, strengthen, and sustain their relationships with their Representatives and Senators. DON’T DELAY - REGISTER TODAY!ROOM BLOCK The National FOP will be organizing a block of rooms at a special rate for these dates. Be sure toregister today by clicking the link below and check back for information.REGISTER HERE!LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes had numerous calls with stakeholders regarding H.R. 82,the “Social Security Fairness Act.”National President Patrick Yoes spoke with numerous FOP State Leaders regarding theSenate passage of H.R. 82.Executive Director Jim Pasco had regular contact with The White House over unfinishedFOP business and specifically the signing of H.R. 82. An exact date is yet to bedetermined.Executive Director Jim Pasco had daily contact with the Trump transition team regardingFOP priorities.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTLaw enforcement officers are ordinary people called to do extraordinary things attimes. They are human beings who are not immune to experiencing a range ofemotions due to the nature of this profession. On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down withNational FOP Chaplain Rick Snyder and Dr. Chris Holland to discuss how faith andresiliency can go hand-in-hand with a law enforcement officers overall wellness –especially at such a difficult and strenuous time for law enforcement. Dr. Chris Holland and Rick Snyder host the Remnant Revealed podcast, which helpsofficers and their families find biblically-based solutions to the challenges they facedaily.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House is in recess and will reconvene with the start of the 119th Congress on 3January 2025.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate is in recess and will reconvene with the start of the 119th Congress on 3January 2025. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATE

@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, TNSave the Date Wellness Professionals Forum February 16, 2025Nashville, TNSave the DateSpring 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 NEWSROOMCalifornia police crack down on shoplifting, leading to117 arrestsMore than 100 people were arrested in a California retail theftcrackdown amid the holiday shopping season. Officer fatally shot in a North Carolina supermarket,suspect in custody, police sayA police officer responding to a report of a man with a guninside a North Carolina supermarket was fatally shotMonday and a suspect was later taken into custody,authorities said.. Police1 unveils the top police recruitment videos of2024For the fourth consecutive year, the Police1 editorial teamreviewed dozens of police recruitment videos to identifythe top 10 that redefined law enforcement recruitment in2024.Social Security Fairness Act Passes SenateNationwide Beneficial Ownership InformationReporting Back on HoldIn an unexpected development, the merits panel of the Fifth CircuitAppeals Court on December 26th essentially reinstated a nationwideinjunction for Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) BeneficialOwnership Information Reporting (BOIR).Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, hailed today’s historic vote on the Senate floor thatwill send H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” to thePresident’s desk to be signed into law.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82330 COSPONSORSR: 120 D: 210S. 59762 COSPONSORSR: 13 D: 49@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 743119 COSPONSORSR: 103 D: 1643 COSPONSORSR: 43 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170146 COSPONSORSR: 47 D: 99S. 151430 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 22MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14629 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 0H.R. 353968 COSPONSORSR: 15 D: 53NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425820 COSPONSORSR: 19D: 1

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