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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 | 3 J U L 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 - Message

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes participated in numerous media calls. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Kevin O’Connor, Assistant to the GeneralPresident of the International Association of Fire Fighters, regarding the tax deduction onovertime included in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes worked out of the Steve Young Law EnforcementLegislative Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative John J. McGuire III (R-VA) about draft legislation codifying qualifiedimmunity.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) about potential legislation to benefit lawenforcement officers and address the current crisis in recruitment and retention.National President Patrick Yoes met with Connie Moyer, President of the Concerns OfPolice Survivors (C.O.P.S.), Dianne Bernhard, C.O.P.S. Executive Director, and GlendaLehmann, National President of the FOP Auxiliary regarding issues related to theNational Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vincent Talucci, Chief Executive Officer of theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and Terrence Cunningham, DeputyExecutive Director at IACP, about our organization’s roles in upcoming initiatives fromthe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson with staff in the offices of Senators JohnCornyn III (R-TX) and Joni K. Ernst (R-IA) about the overtime tax deduction included inH.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with majority staff from the HouseCommittee on Energy and Commerce about an upcoming hearing to be held by theSubcommittee on Communications and Technology entitled “Public SafetyCommunications in the United States.”

@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 Rules approved H. Res. 566, the rule to govern debate on theSenate-passed version of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” on a 7-6 vote.The House held three lengthy procedural votes overnight before passing H.R. 1 on a 218-214 vote. The measure now goes to the President for his signature.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate began debate on H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” last Saturday.Included in the legislation brought to the floor is a provision that would allow a taxdeduction of up to $25,000 on overtime pay for those earning less than $150,000 peryear. The bill also increases the deduction for State and local taxes (SALT) from $10,000to $40,000 through 2029 for those earning less than $500,00 per year. The Senate stayed in session overnight during the weekend and into Tuesday to debatemore than 40 amendments and motions to commit, all of which were voted down.The Senate then passed H.R. 1 on a 50-50 vote after Vice President J.D. Vance brokethe tie. The bill was transmitted to the House which passed the bill and sent it to thePresident.Nearly 600 amendments were filed on the bill, including several related to the overtimetax deduction, increasing the resources for the hiring program administered by the Officeof Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the regulation of artificialintelligence (AI).

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOM“This award recognizes individual or teams of state, local,Tribal, or territorial sworn rank-and-file police officers,deputies and troopers for exceptional efforts in effectivepolicing. Blackburn, Cruz find potential truce on state AImoratorium, child online safetyUnder the new language, states would retain authority toenact or enforce laws focused on child online safety andprotecting individuals’ names, images and likenesses —provided the regulation does not address AI systems with“undue or disproportionate burden.”‘Heart and honor': S.C. rookie deputy shot, killed inambushDeputy Devin Mason, who had finished field training oneweek prior, and another officer were inside a home whenthey were attacked, the Darlington County Sheriff’s OfficestateNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to SenatorGallego in support of S.2200, the “First Responders EmergencyAssistance Act.”S.2200, the “First Responders EmergencyAssistance Act.”Honor the Honorable: The Attorney General’s Awardfor Distinguished Service in PolicingFOP Monthly Update: Shot and KilledThe National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that asof midnight on 30 June, there have been 166 officers shot inthe line of duty in 2025. Of those officers shot, 21 of themwere killed.

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. 150540 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 34S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1H.R. 322628 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 20NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

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