Tag: Federal Legislation

Weapons

Bills to Let Officers and LE Retirees Carry in No-Gun Zones Reintroduced in Congress

The legislation would permit LEOSA-qualified officers and law enforcement retirees to carry in state, local, and private property otherwise open to the public; national parks; certain federal public access facilities; and school zones.

March 25, 2025

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FOP Issues Statement on Killing of 4 Officers in 4 Days

The passage of the “Protect and Serve Act” is a top legislative priority of the FOP. The House overwhelmingly passed this legislation in 2018. The bill creates a new Federal offense for anyone who “knowingly assaults a law enforcement officer.”

February 24, 2025

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Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation Issues Statement in Support of the POLICE Act

To every member of Congress, please hear our heartfelt voice on behalf of our fallen heroes. There isn't an acceptable Nay vote, and there isn't an acceptable Abstain vote.

February 7, 2025

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House Passes Bill that Could Restore Full Social Security Benefits to Officers

H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two Social Security provisions in the U.S., the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

November 13, 2024

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House Passes Bill That Would Deport Illegal Immigrants for Assaulting Officers

The bill passed with a 265 to 148 vote, with 54 Democrats voting with the GOP. The bill is called the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act and is led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J.

May 16, 2024

Weapons

Opinion: It’s Time for Congress to Clarify LEOSA

The Law Enforcement Officer Safety Reform Act (H.R. 354 ) would clarify the qualification requirements so that LEOSA-qualified officers aren’t forced, as they are in some states, to complete SWAT-level qualifications to carry in retirement.

March 29, 2023

Training

Proposed Law Would Require De-Escalation Instruction, Including Online Training

The de-escalation bill is designed to ensure safety and accountability for all parties. It will push agencies to reevaluate their training practices as a whole and help to reimagine outdated tactics previously used in emergencies.

December 12, 2022

Technology

Proposed Federal Law Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them

The pending legislation does carry exceptions: while it calls for non-disclosure orders for people undergoing court-ordered surveillance, it notes that special mitigating circumstances allow law enforcement to withhold surveillance information past 180 days.

March 24, 2022

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Biden Signs Bills Benefitting Law Enforcement, First Responders

The "Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021," authored by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, would better ensure that law enforcement and first responders who are disabled in the line of duty have prompt access to benefits.

November 18, 2021

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Anti-Cop Rhetoric: The Beat (Down) Goes On

Despite persistent anti-police sentiment, American law enforcement continues to watch over the American public, like sheepdogs protecting the flock from the wolves.

October 1, 2021

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A Crying Shame: Politics Poisoning Police Reform Efforts

President Joe Biden will hold an event at the White House hosting the family of George Floyd. Will they host the families of the officers killed in the line of duty last year? I'm guessing that's a "hard no."

May 24, 2021

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Wants to Create Federal Agency to Investigate Police "Misuse of Force"

According to text of the bill, the legislation would designate the National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board as "an independent establishment of the United States Government." It would consist of eight members appointed by the president for six-year terms, but only four of those members could represent the same political party to preserve a bipartisan nature.

April 26, 2021