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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 7 J U N E 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 - D.C. HEATWAVE STRIKES AS LAWMAKERSATTEMPT TO PASS BUDGET BILL Message

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes participated in numerous media calls. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with key staff members at the U.S. Departments ofJustice, Labor, and Homeland Security about their participation in the upcoming FOPNational Conference in Miami, Florida. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alex Flemister, Director of Strategic Initiativesin the White House Office of Public Liaison, about H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Big Act,”as well as the current state of play on the appropriations process.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the Oklahoma State Lodge Board of Trusteesmeeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff on the Senate Committee onCommerce about the use of artificial intelligence in law enforcement.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with several members of SenatorLindsay O. Graham’s (R-SC) staff about the excise tax on remittance transfers provisionin the reconciliation bill.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of SenatorRuben M. Gallego about re-introducing the “Expanding Health Care Options for EarlyRetirees Act” and the “First Responders Emergency Assistance Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of Senator JohnK. Fetterman (D-PA) about draft legislation entitled the “Art Market Integrity Act,” whichwould apply anti-laundering laws to art trading.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative David K. Min (D-CA) about H.R. 875, the “Jeremy and Angel Seay andSergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Aaron P. Bean (R-CA) about draft legislation to protect law enforcementcanine officers entitled the “Blue Paw Protection Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of J. RogerWilliams (R-TX) about draft legislation that would expand and update 18 USC 119 tobetter protect police officers and their families from doxxing.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTIn this special edition of The Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes brings attention to anoften overlooked issue: the health and wellness of law enforcement officers. As we recognizeNational Police Week, Stroke Awareness Month, and Blood Pressure Education Month, this timelyconversation highlights the urgent need to support the cardiovascular and brain health of thosewho serve and protect.Pat is joined by two distinguished experts from the American Heart Association, Dr. EduardoSanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, and Dr. Mitch Elkind, Chief Science Officer for BrainHealth and Stroke. Together, they discuss:The unique health risks facing law enforcement officersSteps officers can take to protect their heart and brain healthA groundbreaking partnership between the American Heart Association and the Fraternal Orderof PoliceHow wellness on and off duty can save lives

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing entitled “TheNational Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnershipat a Time.”The House Committee on Agriculture considered and favorably reported H.R. 183, the“Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act” by unanimous consent. The bill, whichwould provide a lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers, nowmoves to the full House floor for consideration.The House considered and passed H.R. 875, the “Jeremy and Angel Seay and SergeantBrandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act” on a vote of 246-160. Thebill would make driving while under the influence grounds for barring a non-U.S. fromadmission into the United States or deporting the individual.The House considered and passed H.R. 275, the “Special Interest Alien Reporting Act” ona vote of 231-182. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security topublish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attemptingto unlawfully enter the United States.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate confirmed Paul Dabbar to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Departmentof Commerce on a 56-40 vote.The Senate confirmed Daniel Zimmerman to serve as Assistant Secretary of the U.S.Department of Defense on a 61-35 vote. The Senate Committee on Appropriations held a hearing entitled “A Review of thePresident’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Justice.” U.S.Attorney General Pamela J. Bondi testified.The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled “The Thin Blue LineProtecting America from the Cartels.” Witnesses were from the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI).The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the nomination of Emil J. BoveIII to serve as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.The Senate confirmed Kenneth Kies to serve as Assistant Secretary of the U.S.Department of the Treasury on a 53-45 vote.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMYesterday in federal court in Brooklyn, Sergei Zharnovnikov,46, of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy tocommit export violations. The defendant exported firearmsand ammunition worth over $1.5 million from the UnitedStates to Russia, in violation of U.S. law. Securing our skies: Local police need counter UAStools and strategies nowEffective response begins with clear policy. Departments mustdraft comprehensive counter-UAS policies, addressing thescope of threats, detection procedures, response guidelinesand multi-agency coordination. President Trump Announces Appointments to theHomeland Security Advisory CouncilPresident Donald J. Trump and Secretary Noem appointed newmembers to the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC)and announced the date of the council’s first meeting.National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativesCarbajal and Bacon in support of H.R. 4024, the “Filling Public SafetyVacancies Act.”H.R. 4024, the “Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act.”International Arms Dealer Pleads Guilty to Conspiringto Export Firearms to RussiaSix Officers Shot in Last Five Days Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, wasoutraged at reports of six officers being shot in the past five days.He called on Congress to take further action to prevent violencetargeting law enforcement officers by passing the “Protect and ServeAct.”

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 2243PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 155181 COSPONSORSR: 66 D: 1518 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 1LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 209471 COSPONSORSR: 28 D: 43S. 97818 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 12MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 6798 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 0S. 16718 COSPONSORSR:18D: 0H.R. 150538 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 32S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1H.R. 322628 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 20NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

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