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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 M A 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 - NEW REPORTNEW REPORT Message

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEO Equity Act Questionnaire The National Fraternal Order of Police Federal Officers Committee, in conjunctionwith the National FOP Labor Services Division, National FOP Legislative Office,and California Federal Lodge 12, asks all current and retired (covered and non-covered) Federal Law Enforcement Officers and those that have ever worked inFederal Law Enforcement to please take a survey. This survey will help answer the questions we are being asked from Congressabout the LEO Equity Act. The last day to complete the survey is June 6, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Jones at chad@cafop.orgPlease find the link to the survey here.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes spoke with various media outlets. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentatives Wesley P. Hunt (R-TX) and Emilia S. Sykes (D-OH) about H.R 1269, the“Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act,” H.R. 1551, the “Protect and Serve Act,” H.R. 2234, the“LEOSA Reform Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alex Flemister, Director of Strategic Initiativesin the White House Office of Public Liaison, about National Police Week activities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the officers of SenatorsJohn Cornyn III (R-TX) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) as well as Representative Andrew R.Garbarino (R-NY) about the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of SenatorMinority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) regarding the recent termination of grantsadministered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Kevin O’Connor, Assistant to the GeneralPresident of the International Association of Fire Fighters, about their involvement withthe upcoming Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Terry Cunningham, Deputy Executive Directorof the International Association of Chiefs of Police, about legislative issues ofimportance to the FOP and IACP.

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@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 WHITE HOUSEThis week, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Strengtheningand Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect InnocentCitizens” which includes a provision in Section 3(a)(v) that reads: “seek enhancedsentences for crimes against law enforcement officers.” The FOP shares the President’sstrong views on violence targeting law enforcement officers and urges Congress to takeup and pass H.R. 1551/S. 167, the “Protect and Serve Act.”This week, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “ProtectingAmerican Communities from Criminal Aliens” which includes a provision to cut Federalfunding from sanctuary cities that do not comply with new immigration policies.The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) terminated $811 million in Federal grants, with themajority of funds cut, $535 million, coming from programs run by the Bureau of JusticeAssistance.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House passed S.146, the “TAKE IT DOWN Act,” on a 409-2 vote. The bill, which wasendorsed by the FOP, is now being transmitted to the President for approval. You canfind the letter the FOP sent in support linked here. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House Committee on Small Business favorably reported H.R. 2931, the “Save SBAfrom Sanctuary Cities Act,” on a 15-11 vote. The bill would direct the Administrator ofthe Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate certain SBA Offices out of sanctuaryjurisdictions. The bill now awaits action on the House floor.The House Committee on Homeland Security favorably reported budgetary spendinggoals for H. Con Res. 14, the “Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025,”on a vote of 18-14. The bill would increase spending on various border securitymeasures by over $69 billion. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing entitled“Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. MilitaryInstallations.”The House Committee on the Judiciary favorably reported budgetary spending goals forH. Con Res. 14, the “Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025,” on avote of 23-17. The bill provides for $81.4 billion in new spending on immigrationenforcement and deportation efforts.The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform favorably reportedbudgetary spending goals for H. Con Res. 14, the “Concurrent Resolution on the Budgetfor Fiscal Year 2025,” on a 23-22 vote. The bill would save $50 billion over 10 years bycutting federal employees' take-home pay, trimming their pensions, and shrinking theirjob protections. The FOP opposes these cuts for Federal law enforcement officers.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate passed S. 307, the “Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act” by unanimousconsent. The bill, which was endorsed by the FOP, will be transmitted to the House forfurther consideration.The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to examine the nominations ofTerrance Cole to be Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency and GadyacesSerralta to be Director of the United States Marshals Service.The Senate considered and rejected S.J. Res. 49, “A joint resolution terminating thenational emergency declared to impose global tariffs,” on a vote of 49-49, with VicePresident J.D. Vance being called to break the tie vote. The Senate (Klobuchar, D-MN) introduced S. 1563, the “Retired Law EnforcementOfficers Continuing Service Act” which would amend the 1968 Omnibus Crime Controland Safe Streets Act to establish a grant program to help law enforcement agencies withcivilian law enforcement tasks.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMUS Supreme Court resolves pay fight in favor offederal workers who also are military reservistsThe REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government“set standards for the issuance of sources of identification,such as driver's licenses and identification cards.”About REAL IDThe U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday that federalemployees who also are in the military reserve must be paid theequivalent of their civilian salaries when called to active dutyduring national emergencies.National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to leadership ofthe Senate Committee on the Judiciary asking them toconsider and favorably report Mr. Jay Clayton to serve as U.S.Attorney for the Southern District of New York.Letter of Support for Mr. Jay Clayton Letter to Committee on Oversight and GovernmentReformNational President Patrick Yoes sent a Letter to leadership onthe House Committee on Oversight and Government Reformasking them to exempt all Federal law enforcement officersfrom any and all pension cuts that will be under considerationas part of the reconciliation process. FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed The National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that asof midnight on 30 April, there have been 109 officers shot in theline of duty in 2025. Of those officers shot, 12 of them werekilled.

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 2243PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 155157 COSPONSORSR: 47 D: 1018 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 1LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 209444 COSPONSORSR: 19 D: 25S. 97817 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 12MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 6798 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 0S. 1678 COSPONSORSR: 8D: 0NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSEH.R. 150527 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 22S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1

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