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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYThe 2024 Presidental Election ended with a victory for Donald J. Trump, who completeda sweep of all seven battleground states and won the popular vote. National PresidentPatrick Yoes offered his congratulations to the President-elect, stating that he and theFOP look forward to renewing their partnership in his upcoming term. Republicans gained control of the Senate, flipping at least four seats, and giving them a53-seat majority. The races in Arizona and Nevada have not yet been decided. SenatorMitch McConnell (R-KY), longtime leader of Senate Republicans, previously announcedthat he would step down from his leadership role. The Senate will elect a new MajorityLeader next week.It appears likely that Republicans will maintain control of the House. There are, however,multiple races in which no winner has been determined. In order for a party to have amajority in the House, they must hold 218 seats out of 435. As of 8 November 2024,Republicans hold 212 seats, while Democrats hold 200, with 23 seats yet to be called.2024 ELECTION OUTCOME

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEToday, National President Yoes and members of the National Legislative staff joined a conferencecall with Representative Garret N. Graves (R-LA), sponsor of H.R. 82, the "Social Security FairnessAct," along with staff from the lead cosponsor Representative Abigail D. Spanberger’s (D-VA) office,regarding the recent tabling of H.R. 82. Representative Graves specifically commended the FOP forour prompt and candid response to this development on the Hill.On Tuesday, November 5, in what appears to be a coordinated action by members of the HouseFreedom Caucus, Representative Andrew P. Harris, MD (R-MD), the current Freedom CaucusChairman, collaborated with Representative Robert G. Good (R-VA), the former Chairman of theFreedom Caucus, to table H.R. 82. This maneuver was a clear violation of the established rules andpractices of the House.A review of the session’s proceedings (start at the 7 minute mark) shows that Representative Harriswas explicitly advised by a member of the House Parliamentarian’s office that he could not recognizeMr. Good or entertain a unanimous consent request in a pro forma session without the prior consentof the committee leadership, the Speaker of the House, and the Minority Leader. Despite lacking suchconsent, Representative Harris allowed H.R. 82 to be tabled, which effectively set a new andpotentially harmful precedent.House leadership believes this violation threatens the integrity of pro forma sessions by potentiallyenabling legislative actions with minimal presence on the floor. They are committed to reversing thisprecedent and, in so doing, putting H.R. 82 back on the path to getting a vote on the House floor inone way or another as early as this week.We NEED FOP members to take IMMEDIATE ACTION and call, fax, and email their HouseRepresentatives and urge them to vote YES on H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act.”LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYUPDATE: Status of H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act” and the timing of the floor vote LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the Trump-Vance election night watch party atthe West Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, FL. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairman of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC), as well as FCC Commissioner Brendan T. Carr,about the recent action of the Commission authorizing the use of the 4.9 GHz spectrumwithin the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) and granting anationwide license to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to administer it.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary for Stateand Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Law Enforcementat the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about issues related to dignitary protectionand border security, as well as problems that major urban areas are experiencingbecause of the presence of illegal aliens.National President Patrick Yoes gave interviews to numerous media outlets. National President Patrick Yoes, Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson, andLegislative Liaison David Taboh represented the FOP on a stakeholder’s call hosted byRepresentative Garrett N. Graves (R-LA) and the staff of Representative Abigail D.Spanberger (D-VA) to discuss the ongoing efforts to pass H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of the Office ofCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS), about future grant funding and other endof the year issues.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaisons David Taboh andBenjamin Stokes spoke with Leslie Baxley, Co-Chair of Corrections Officer Committee, todiscuss data tracking initiatives for violence against correctional officers. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson communicated with House leadership staff onboth the Republican and Democrat sides about the need to reverse the precedent setwhen H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” was tabled in a pro forma session of theHouse on Tuesday, 5 November. Executive Director Jim Pasco responded to numerous media inquiries related to the FCCaction on the 4.9 GHz issue and the rule-breaking maneuver that resulted in the tabling ofH.R. 82.Executive Director Jim Pasco maintained an ongoing dialogue with the Trump-Vancecampaign—communications which will continue through the transition to the TrumpAdministration.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke to Clyde Boatwright and Ray Clemons, Presidents ofthe Maryland and Virginia State Lodges respectively, about the actions ofRepresentatives Andrew P. Harris, MD (R-MD) and Robert G. Good (R-VA) who conspiredto break the rules and practices of the House by tabling H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act,” in a pro forma session.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Matthew B. Klapper, Chief of Staff to U.S.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, about interoperable communication issues as wellas FirstNet.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTLaw enforcement officers are ordinary people called to do extraordinary things attimes. They are human beings who are not immune to experiencing a range ofemotions due to the nature of this profession. On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down withNational FOP Chaplain Rick Snyder and Dr. Chris Holland to discuss how faith andresiliency can go hand-in-hand with a law enforcement officers overall wellness –especially at such a difficult and strenuous time for law enforcement. Dr. Chris Holland and Rick Snyder host the Remnant Revealed podcast, which helpsofficers and their families find biblically-based solutions to the challenges they facedaily.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House stands in recess until 12 November 2024.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate stands in recess until 12 November 2024.

@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, TNSave the Date Spring National Board MeetingMarch 14-15, 2025Salt Lake City, UTInformation and Registration

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMLetter to President-elect Trump National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to President-electTrump asking that he appoint Brendan T. Carr as the nextChairman of the Federal Communications Commission.National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Speaker Johnsonand Minority Leader Jeffries urging them to take action againstthe tabling of H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act."H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act”Freedom Caucus Blocks Social Security FairnessPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,expressed his outrage over a rule-breaking legislative maneuverfrom Representatives Andrew P. Harris (R-MD) and Robert G.Good (R-VA) that may block H.R. 82, the “Social SecurityFairness Act,” from being considered on the floor of the House. Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,announced that the organization has sent a letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump asking him to appoint Brendan T. Carr tobe the next Chairman of the Federal CommunicationsCommission.FOP calls on President-elect Trump to Choose Carras Next FCC ChairFOP Congratulates President-elect Trump!Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,offered his hearty congratulations to President-Elect Donald J.Trump, who was elected as the nation’s 47th Presidentyesterday.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82330 COSPONSORSR: 120 D: 210S. 59762 COSPONSORSR: 13 D: 49@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 743119 COSPONSORSR: 103 D: 1643 COSPONSORSR: 43 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170146 COSPONSORSR: 47 D: 99S. 151429 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 22MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14629 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 0H.R. 353968 COSPONSORSR: 15 D: 53NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425820 COSPONSORSR: 19D: 1

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