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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 | 6 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 - PRESIDENT TRUMP HOSTS FOP LEADERSAT THE WHITE HOUSE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYThe Howard C. Leadership Foundation is hosting a symposium in September at the JohnsHopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C. One of the sessions is entitled“Enhancing Organizational Health & Crisis Management through Strategic Management &Collaborative Labor Relations” and Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order ofPolice, will moderate a panel of experts to explore how strategic leadership and laborcollaboration can strengthen organizational resilience. More information will follow.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes presided over a meeting of the FOP’s Urban PolicingCommittee in Washington, D.C. National President Patrick Yoes worked from the Steve Young Law EnforcementLegislative Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C. National President Patrick Yoes, Executive Director Jim Pasco, as well as members ofthe National FOP’s Executive Board and the Urban Policing Committee, which representsthe rank and file officers in the nation’s major metropolitan areas, met with PresidentDonald J. Trump for a law enforcement roundtable. The meeting, which was alsoattended by United States Attorney General Pamela J. Bondi, focused on the challengesfaced by police in urban areas in terms of public safety, officer safety, and the crisis ourprofession faces with respect to recruitment and retention.National President Patrick Yoes participated in numerous media calls. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco and Gregg Pemberton, President of the Washington D.C.FOP Lodge #2, had a very promising meeting with Jeanine Pirro, interim U.S. Attorney forthe District of Columbia. They discussed the need for open communication andcooperation between the U.S. Attorney and the leadership of D.C. Lodge #2. Both U.S.Attorney Pirro and President Pemberton agreed that this was a vital element in makingthe District a safer place to work and live.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Sarah Guy, Assistant Director at theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), about the organizations’ mutualsupport for State and local law enforcement assistance grants from the Federalgovernment.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the offices of SenatorsCatherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), L. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), andSheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to discuss S. 167, the “Protect and Serve Act,” and S. 679,the “LEOSA Reform Act,” as well as other pending issues.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of Senator Jon A.Husted (R-OH) to discuss the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act,” and generalretirement issues. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of Senator JohnCornyn III (R-TX) to discuss S. 1409, the “Public Safety Officer Concussions andTraumatic Brain Injury Health Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative John H. Rutherford (R-FL) about H.R. 1551, the “Protect and Serve Act.”

@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 considered and passed H.R. 2931, the “Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act,"on a vote of 211-199. The bill would require the relocation of Small Business Associationoffices if it is determined that the office is located within a sanctuary jurisdiction. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing entitled “Stopping IllegalRobocalls and Robotexts: Progress, Challengers, and Next Steps.”The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled “Foreign Influence onAmerica’s Data through the CLOUD Act.” The House Committee on Education and Workforce held a hearing entitled “Examiningthe Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor.” The House Committee on Oversight held a hearing entitled “The Federal Government inthe Age of Artificial Intelligence.”

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate voted to confirm John A. Eisenberg to serve as Assistant Attorney General atthe U.S. Department of Justice by a vote of 52-43.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing to consider President Donald J.Trump’s nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as Director of the Pension BenefitsGuarantee Corporation.The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing toconsider President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Daniel Aronowitz to serve asAssistant Secretary of the Employee Benefit Security Administration at the U.S.Department of Labor. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing toconsider President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of David Keeling to serve as AssistantSecretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the U.S.Department of Labor.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMPresident Trump participated in a roundtable discussion withNational President Patrick Yoes, as well as other lawenforcement executives. President Trump Participates in a RoundtableDiscussion with the Fraternal Order of PoliceChicago officer shot, killed during foot pursuit offleeing suspectSuperintendent Larry Snelling described Officer Krystal Riveraas “young, vibrant and a hard worker who was a valuedmember of her team”S. 1829, the “STOP CSAM Act”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to SenatorsGrassley and Durbin urging the Senate Committee on theJudiciary to consider and favorably report S. 1829, the“Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect ChildrenSuffering from Abuse and Mistreatment (STOP CSAM) Act."FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and KilledThe National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that as ofmidnight on 31 May, there have been 139 officers shot in the line ofduty in 2025. Of those officers shot, 15 of them were killed. The yearwith the highest number of officers shot through this date was 2024when 166 officers were shot through the first five months of thatyear.Patrick Yoes, National President of the FOP, thanked PresidentTrump for convening a law enforcement roundtable with members ofthe organization’s Executive Board and its Urban PolicingCommittee, which is comprised of FOP union leaders representingrank-and-file officers serving the nation’s major metropolitan areas.President Trump Hosts FOP Leaders at the WhiteHouse

TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 2243PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 155168 COSPONSORSR: 55 D: 1318 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 1LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 209470 COSPONSORSR: 26 D: 44S. 97818 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 12MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 6798 COSPONSORSR: 8 D: 0S. 16716 COSPONSORSR:16D: 0H.R. 150531 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 26S. 6361 COSPONSORSR: 0 D: 1H.R. 32268 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 5NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

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