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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 8 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 - SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTPAYMENTS START NEXT MONTH!SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTPAYMENTS START NEXT MONTH!

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSOCIAL SECURITY ALERT: WEP/GPOAJUSTMENTS TO START SOON!We are thrilled to share some incredible news regarding the implementation of the SocialSecurity Fairness Act—a hard-fought victory that the FOP played a leading role insecuring.Key Updates:Retroactive Payments – For those entitled to a back payment, a one-time deposit willbe made into the bank account SSA has on file by the end of March 2025. Thispayment will cover the increase in benefits dating back to January 2024, the officialrepeal date of WEP and GPO.Monthly Benefit Increases – Beginning in April 2025, those previously impacted byWEP and GPO should see their adjusted, full benefits reflected in their SocialSecurity payments.SSA Notifications – Any member receiving an adjustment or retroactive payment willreceive an official notice from SSA explaining their updated benefits.The SSA is processing these adjustments for over 3 million people, and while most willbe automated, some cases will require manual processing due to individual complexities.For questions, SSA has a comprehensive website with additional information, andmembers can call 800-772-1213 for assistance.This achievement is a testament to the power of FOP unity and advocacy. After decadesof fighting to repeal these unfair provisions, we have finally ensured that our membersreceive the benefits they rightfully earned. We look forward to seeing thisimplementation move forward quickly and smoothly, bringing long-overdue fairness tothose who have served with dedication.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes visited a potential site for the 2029 Biennial Conferencein Houston, TX.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardsonparticipated in a conference call hosted by the Social Security Administration regardingthe implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with both new and established executives at theBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Executive Director Jim Pasco held several conversations with White House aides to thePresident on how the FOP can be supportive of the President’s agenda while makingthem aware of FOP priorities. National President Patrick Yoes visited a potential site for the 2029 Biennial Conferencein Detroit, MI. National President Patrick Yoes spoke with various media outlets. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative John H. Rutherford (R-FL) regarding the re-introduction of H.R. 1551, the“Protect and Serve Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Robert P. Bresnahan (R-PA) regarding the introduction of H.R. 1556,“Eric’s Law.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of SenatorKirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) regarding the introduction of S. 666, the “First RespondersWellness Act.”

@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 Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled, “Protecting Victims ofHuman Trafficking and Online Exploitation.” Witnesses included a survivor-advocate.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House passed H. Con. Res. 14, which establishes the congressional budget forfiscal year 2025, on a 217-215 vote. The resolution, which sets forth the budgetary levelsfor fiscal years 2026-2034, must be reconciled with the Senate’s budget resolution, S.Con. Res. 7. Once both chambers agree on a final resolution, it begins a process called“budget reconciliation,” meaning the resolution can be adopted with a simple majority,avoiding the filibuster in the Senate. The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled, “Entering the Golden Age:Ending the Weaponization of the Justice Department” as it pertained to the Biden-HarrisAdministration’s handling of the Department and how the Trump-Vance Administrationwill correct it.On Tuesday, 4 March, President Donald J. Trump will deliver his joint address toCongress, expected to begin around 9:00 p.m. EST.The current continuing resolution that provides funding for the operation of the Federalgovernment expires on 14 March 2025. If a new continuing resolution is not adopted bythen, there will be a partial shutdown.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate voted to confirm Daniel P. Driscoll to serve as Secretary of the Army on a66-28 vote. The Senate Committee on the Judiciary introduced S.768, the “Invest to Protect Act.”The bill, which is supported by the FOP, would increase local law enforcement’s accessto training, mental health support, and recruitment and retention resources.The Senate voted to confirm Jamieson L. Greer to serve as the U.S. TradeRepresentative on a 56-43 vote. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on the Judiciary voted to favorably report S.331, the “HALTFentanyl Act” on a 16-5 vote. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for consideration. The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled “The Poisoning ofAmerica: Fentanyl, its Analogues, and the Need for Permanent Class Scheduling.”Senators John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Maggie C. W. Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced S.636, the “Public Service Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.” The bill, a top priority forthe FOP, would guarantee public safety officers the right to form and join unions andbargain collectively with their employers over wages, hours, and working conditions.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS Spring State Presidents MeetingMarch 13, 2025Salt Lake City, UTInformation and RegistrationSpring National Board MeetingMarch 14-15, 2025Salt Lake City, UTInformation and Registration

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMS. 679, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety ActReform ActNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to SenatorsHickenlooper and Hassan in support of S. 636, the “PublicSafety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act.” S. 636, the “Public Safety Employer-EmployeeCooperation Act”Protect and Serve Act Introduced in the House Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,applauded the reintroduction of H.R. 1551, the “Protect andServe Act.” The bipartisan bill was introduced byRepresentatives John H. Rutherford (R-FL) and Joshua S.Gottheimer (D-NJ) and four other original cosponsorsTop FOP Priorities Reintroduced in the Senate Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, applauded the reintroduction of S. 636, the “PublicSafety Officers’ Employer-Employee Cooperation Act” and S.679, the “LEOSA Reform Act.” More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensionsfrom their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and otherpublic service jobs will soon see a boost in their benefits. Most peoplewill receive their one-time retroactive payment by the end of March,and new monthly payments will begin in April, the agency says.Social Security says higher payments are on the wayfor millions of former public workersNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to SenatorKennedy in support of S.679, the “Law Enforcment OfficersSafety Act.”

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEPROTECT AND SERVE ACTLEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTMORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSES. 1676 COSPONSORSR: 6D: 0H.R. 150512 COSPONSORSR: 4 D: 8S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1S. 6791 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSEH.R. 15515 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 2

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