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NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WASHINGTON WATCH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEEK OF 15 JUNE 2020 WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE POLICING PATRICK YOES National President Sign Up To Receive The FOP s Weekly Update JIM PASCO Executive Director

NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WASHINGTON WATCH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEEK OF 15 JUNE 2020 WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE POLICING PATRICK YOES National President Sign Up To Receive The FOP s Weekly Update JIM PASCO Executive Director

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY National President Patrick Yoes testified before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary at a hearing entitled Police Use of Force and Community Relations Click Here to Watch the Hearing National President Patrick Yoes and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with Senator Ted Cruz R TX to discuss issues in policing and law enforcement in the wake of the tragedy in Minneapolis National President Patrick Yoes took part in numerous media interviews FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY National Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Fox News Harris Faulkner to discuss President Trump s executive order Click Here To Watch National Trustees Chairman Rob Pride joined Fox News Peter Hegseth to discuss the growing calls to defund the police Click Here To Watch Executive Director Jim Pasco participated in numerous meetings with officials from the White House and the U S Department of Justice regarding potential action that could be taken with respect to the tragic incident in Minnesota as well as use of force issues Those who participated in the meeting included Mark R Meadows Chief of Staff Jared C Kushner Senior Advisor to the President Ja Ron Smith Deputy Assistant to the President Jack A Rauch Associate Director with the White House Office of Public Liaison and other members of the White House policy staff FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jack A Rauch Associate Director with the White House Office of Public Liaison regarding all issues related to the tragic incident in Minnesota and the ensuing events as well as the administration s actions to combat COVID 19 Executive Director Jim Pasco had continued discussions with Republican and Democrat Members of Congress including those Members who are in designated working groups on legislation as well as Senator Timothy E Scott R SC and Representative Karen R Bass D CA Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jeffrey R Favitta Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Attorney General regarding local law enforcement response to recent civil disturbances and appropriate Federal assistance Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Rachel Bissex Deputy Chief of Staff to the Attorney General regarding the language of the Executive Order as well as House and Senate legislation FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Michael C Stenger Sergeant at Arms for the United States Senate to discuss issues related to the security of the U S Capitol complex and force protection Executive Director Jim Pasco had numerous meetings with representatives from the International Association of Chiefs of Police IACP which has been a partner in trying to develop reforms for officer safety and public safety which would renew confidence in law enforcement by the communities they serve Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had numerous discussions with majority and minority staff on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the hearing entitled Police Use of Force and Community Relations Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had numerous discussions with Senate majority staff on draft legislation entitled the Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere JUSTICE Act which was later introduced by Senator Timothy E Scott R SC as S 3985 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had numerous discussions with majority and minority staff on the House Committee on the Judiciary regarding the mark up of H R 7120 the Justice in Policing Act Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald spoke with Sujit Raman Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U S Department of Justice regarding the Department s recent issued recommendations on Section 230 Reform Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson participated in a virtual staff meeting of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson attended a virtual meeting of the Presidential Commission s Research Perspectives Panel Hearing at which Geoffrey Alpert PhD Professor University of South Carolina Gary Cordner PhD Academic Director Baltimore Police Department Sarah Guardiola CEO Skyway Leadership Institute and John MacDonald PhD Professor University of Pennsylvania presented Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson attended a virtual meeting of the Presidential Commission s Community Engagement Working Group hearing at which Scott Turner Executive Director of the President s Opportunity Zone Revitalization Council Reverend Markel Hutchins President Chief Executive Officer of Movement Forward and Reverend Charles Harrison Senior Pastor Barnes United Methodist Church Indianapolis Indiana and President Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition presented FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE WHITE HOUSE President Donald J Trump signed an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities He was joined by National President Patrick Yoes and representatives from other law enforcement organizations FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE U S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House was in pro forma session this week The House Committee on the Judiciary amended and approved H R 7120 the Justice in Policing Act on a 24 14 vote The bill was sent to the House floor for a full vote which is expected to happen next Thursday THE UNITED STATES SENATE The Senate spent this week confirming judicial and other nominations The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled Police Use of Force and Community Relations National President Patrick Yoes testified at the hearing Senator Tim Scott R SC introduced S 3985 the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere JUSTICE Act The FOP is currently reviewing the legislation FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

NATIONAL FOP COVID 19 ACTIVITY The FOP launched its new COVID 19 website which contains comprehensive COVID 19 information specific to law enforcement Please Visit FOPcovid19 org June 17 The National Legislative Office provided FOP members with information released by the U S Department of Homeland Security DHS regarding the measures DHS is taking at the border to limit further spread of COVID 19 To view this information please click here June 15 The National Legislative Office provided FOP members with information released by the U S Department of Homeland Security DHS regarding regarding DHS s recent activity in response to COVID 19 To view this information please click here June 15 The National Legislative Office announced that as of 15 June 2020 there have been 121 law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty due to COVID 19 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

UPDATE FOP TOP PRIORITIES H R 141 S 521 THE SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT This bill would repeal both the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset in current Social Security law 247 HOUSE COSPONSORS 38 SENATE COSPONSORS 59 5 188 33 H R 1195 S 473 THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EQUITY ACT This bill would would expand the definition of law enforcement officer for salary and retirement benefits to include all Federal law enforcement officers 59 HOUSE COSPONSORS 6 SENATE COSPONSORS 14 1 45 5 H R 1154 S 1394 THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE COOPERATION ACT This bill would recognize the right of law enforcement and other public safety officers to bargain collectively with their employers FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 227 HOUSE COSPONSORS 19 SENATE COSPONSORS GLFOP 21 2 GLFOP 206 17 FOPnational

UPDATE FOP PRIORITIES H R 1156 THE LEOSA REFORM ACT This bill would would amend the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act LEOSA which exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms to ensure that these officers are able to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carry permit holders in areas like schools and national parks as well as use public transportation and extends the exemption to magazine capacity and would allow active and retired law enforcement officers to access services at U S post offices Social Security Administration offices or Veterans Affairs facilities HOUSE COSPONSORS H R 1325 36 36 0 THE PROTECT AND SERVE ACT This bill would would make it a Federal crime to target a law enforcement officer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death HOUSE COSPONSORS 36 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 29 GLFOP GLFOP 7 FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES ISSUES STATEMENT ON Prosecutorial Process in Atlanta FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES ISSUES STATEMENT ON POTUS Signing Law Enforcement Data Collection Act Into Law FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES SENDS LETTER TO SENATORS In Support of S 3987 the Strong Communities Act FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES ISSUES STATEMENT ON the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES ISSUES STATEMENT ON Legislation and Executive Orders FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

TWEET OF THE WEEK National FOP GLFOP We are sad to report that 121 heroes have died in the line of duty due to COVID19 Officers are being exposed quarantined sickened We don t have the option to work from home Tell our elected officials to act establish COVID19 as a presumed workplace disease FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

NOMINATIONS FOR THE MEDAL OF VALOR Nomination Period Open Until July 31st for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Federal state local and tribal public safety officers perform courageous acts in communities across our country every day To recognize these brave individuals the President of the United States or his designee annually presents recipients with the nation s highest award for public safety the Medal of Valor To learn more about the award please CLICK HERE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

2020 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE A Model Questionnaire for use by State and Local Lodges The following model questionnaire has been prepared by the National Legislative Office and is being provided to all State and local Lodges to aid them in evaluating Federal candidates for the United States Congress in the 2020 election cycle The questions draw from issues being lobbied by the Grand Lodge in Washington D C It is particularly important for the State and local Lodges to endorse candidates who support our top priority items and to publicly oppose those candidates who do not The success of the National Legislative Program depends on having an active grassroots base and on electing lawmakers who support our pro law enforcement agenda To view the questionnaire CLICK HERE To obtain a copy of your Representative s or Senators legislative scorecard please email Legislative FOP net FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

Help Us Repeal the WEP and GPO We need your help to increase the number of cosponsors in order to repeal the Windfall Elimination WEP and the Government Pension Offset GPO Urge your Representative and Senators to support H R 141 S 521 the Social Security Fairness Act CLICK HERE To Contact Your Representative and Senators FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center CRI TAC provides no cost customized technical assistance solutions designed to meet the unique needs of state local tribal campus law enforcement agencies throughout the U S VISIT WEBSITE The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals develop and test innovative policing strategies and provide training and technical assistance to community members local government leaders and all levels of law enforcement VISIT WEBSITE The Office of Justice Programs OJP provides innovative leadership to federal state local and tribal justice systems by disseminating state of the art knowledge and practices across America and providing grants for the implementation of these crime fighting strategies VISIT WEBSITE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

National FOP Political Action Committee The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education legislation information community involvement and employee representation The NFOP PAC is the power behind our organization s punch on Capitol Hill representing its members in the most effective way possible P C Can You Chip In 5 Our challenge to you is to have each and every FOP member in your department lodge and state commit 5 00 a month to the NFOP PAC Please contact the Legislative Office to learn about the various ways you can contribute to the NFOP PAC Call 202 547 8189 Email mmason fop net FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

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