Why It Matters
The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is urging Congress to advance legislation addressing collective bargaining rights, housing assistance and pension equity for law enforcement officers. The organization's legislative agenda includes bills to establish nationwide minimum collective bargaining rights, create a down payment assistance program for officers and other first responders, and expand retirement benefits for federal law enforcement personnel. Together, the measures reflect the FOP's effort to advance legislation affecting officers' financial security, workplace protections and retirement benefits.
By the Numbers
The organization has reported $100,000 in lobbying expenses since the second quarter of 2025.
Broader Context
Congress is considering several measures backed by the FOP. The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act would establish minimum collective bargaining rights for public safety employees and guarantee the right to bargain over wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. The Law Enforcement Officers' Equity Act would expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" for federal retirement purposes, extending enhanced retirement benefits to officers who are currently classified differently despite performing substantially similar hazardous duties.
The Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act would establish a new Federal Housing Administration home loan program offering zero-down-payment mortgages with no monthly mortgage insurance premiums for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and teachers. Sens. Ossoff (D-GA) and Moody (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan Senate companion to the HELPER Act.
The FOP also endorsed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. National President Patrick Yoes said in May 2025 that the legislation was "more than legislation, it is a promise kept to the public safety officers across the country."
In addition, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Reform Act would amend the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act to expand and clarify the concealed-carry rights of qualified active-duty and retired law enforcement officers. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) also reintroduced the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to help ensure the families of fallen officers receive eligible death benefits.
The organization's lobbying team includes Jim Pasco Jr., executive director; Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson; and Legislative Liaisons David Taboh, Ben Stokes and Laura Gormally.
The Bottom Line
The FOP's lobbying operation reflects a sustained effort to advance a broad law enforcement legislative agenda spanning collective bargaining, retirement policy, housing assistance and officer benefits. With an established lobbying team and continued financial investment, the organization is positioning itself to influence congressional action as these measures move through the legislative process.
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