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 | 3 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 - 119TH CONGRESS SWORN INTO OFFICE119TH CONGRESS SWORN INTO OFFICEALSO INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:2025 DAY ON THE HILL INFORMATIONSHOT AND KILLED END-OF-YEAR REPORT ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:2025 DAY ON THE HILL INFORMATIONSHOT AND KILLED END-OF-YEAR REPORT
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWe need YOU in D.C.! The First Session of the 119th Congress began this week, and FOP prioritiesare poised to be re-introduced in the new Congress. Your presence here for Day on the Hill is acrucial first step to advance 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 the National Law EnforcementMuseum. The specific time will be provided at a later time.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 toyou as an FOP member.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 room block at a hotel in the near future. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYREGISTER HERE!
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes officially swore in the newly established Montana StateLodge in Bozeman, Montana. The Executive Board will include as follows:State President and National Trustee Dan OhlVice President Alex Estevez Secretary Cherie LoftonTreasurer Steve Nard LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes officially swore in the newly established Vermont StateLodge in Essex, Vermont. The Executive Board will include as follows:State President Joe CorrowVice President Tim RiceSecretary Zachary Beal Treasurer Jamie Bressler Sgt at Arms Craig Winkler National Trustee Jimmy Baldea LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Laura Gormally metwith staff in the office of Representative John H. Rutherford (R-FL) to discuss strategyfor the re-introduction of the “Protect and Serve Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a U.S. Department ofHomeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation National Partner Call to receive abriefing related to the mass casualty event in New Orleans earlier this week.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP at the swearing inreception for Senator Amy J. Klobuchar (D-MN).Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of the Office ofCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS), regarding the continuity of their programs.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with the Trump Transition Team regardinginauguration planning and upcoming nominees. National President Patrick Yoes, Executive Director Jim Pasco, and Senior LegislativeLiaison Tim Richardson made plans to attend the signing of H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act.” The signing ceremony is expected to take place Sunday, 5 January. National President Patrick Yoes spoke with numerous media outlets. Executive Director Jim Pasco had numerous calls with Erica Dinkel-Smith, SpecialAssistant to the President for Political Affairs and Senior Labor Advisor, about thesigning ceremony for H.R. 82. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Terrence M. Cunningham, Deputy ExecutiveDirector of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, about continuingcollaboration on criminal justice issues in the upcoming Congress.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with numerous media outlets regarding the NewOrleans terrorist attack and H.R. 82
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House swore in the newest members of the 119th Congress. The House elected Representative J. Michael Johnson (R-LA) to serve a secondterm as Speaker of the House in the upcoming Congress on a 218-216 vote. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate convened for the 119th Congress.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 NEWSROOMSenators Call on SSA to Begin Prompt Implementationof Social Security Fairness ActToday, U.S. Senators Collins and Brown (D-OH) sent a letter tothe Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration(SSA) Carolyn Colvin requesting that the SSA swiftly implementthe Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) following the President’sexpected signing of the bill on Monday, January 6, 2025GOP majority begins 119th Congress with lengthylist of legislative prioritiesWith their newfound control of both chambers, Republicanleaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim toquickly address, notably immigration and taxes. Letter to President-elect Trump on H.R. 82 National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to President-elect Trump to thank him for his assistance in passingH.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act.FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed Letter to President-elect Trump on Pamela J. BondiThe National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to reportthat as of midnight on 31 December, there were 342officers shot in the line of duty in 2024. Of those officersshot, 50 of them were killed.National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to President-elect Trump supporting the nomination of former FloridaAttorney General Pamela J. Bondi to serve as the nextU.S. Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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 HOUSENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE
LEARN MORE LEARN MORELEARN MORELEARN MOREOn the Blue View Podcast, you'llhear from law enforcementexperts, elected officials, andother notable leaders to gaininsight into the issues andcurrent events surrounding thelaw enforcement community. The Collaborative ReformInitiative Technical AssistanceCenter (CRI-TAC) provides no-cost, customized technicalassistance solutions designed tomeet the unique needs of state,local, tribal, and campus lawenforcement agencies.The COPS Office awards grants tohire community policingprofessionals, develop and testinnovative policing strategies, andprovide training and technicalassistance to community members,local government leaders, and alllevels of law enforcement. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP)provides innovative leadership toFederal, state, local, and tribaljustice systems, by disseminatingstate-of-the art knowledge andpractices, and providing grants forthe implementation of these crimefighting strategies. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOFFICE OF JUSTICEPROGRAMSADDITIONAL RESOURCES@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACPOLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEWhether it be Members of Congress or a President of the United States, when they seek toengage in meaningful conversation on issues pertaining to criminal justice or lawenforcement, they partner with the National Fraternal Order of Police. We are known andtrusted to fight for the interests of our members, which makes the FOP a vital ally on policingand criminal justice issues.The National Fraternal Order of Police Political Action Committee (NFOP PAC) needs yourhelp! Our PAC plays an important role in our advocacy program and allows the FOP tosupport candidates who support our members and our profession. Given the importance ofthe PAC, it is vital that our PAC is as well-funded as possible.WE ARE ASKING ALL FOP MEMBERS TO FIND A WAY TOCONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL FOP PAC
TIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison JIM PASCOExecutive Director@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELAURA GORMALLYLegislative Liaison DAVID TABOHLegislative Liaison BENJAMINSTOKESLegislative Liaison 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE,WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002ADDRESS202-547-8189PHONEFAX: 202-547-8190FAXLEGISLATIVE@FOP.NETEMAILTHE STEVE YOUNG LAWENFORCEMENT LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY CENTERNATIONAL FOPLEGISLATIVE OFFICEWASHINGTON, D.C. STAFF