Why It Matters
The National Fraternal Order of Police is lobbying on the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, which was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill would guarantee public safety officers the right to join unions and negotiate with employers over wages, hours, and working conditions.
By the Numbers
The organization reported $100,000 in in-house lobbying expenses for the third quarter of 2026, unchanged from the previous quarter and the third quarter of 2025. The $100,000 client total for the third quarter matched the totals in the six preceding quarters shown, while the four 2024 quarterly totals shown were $75,000.
The third-quarter team included Jim Pasco Jr., executive director, and Tim Richardson, senior legislative liaison. It also included legislative liaisons David Taboh, Laura Gormally, and Ben Stokes. Stokes previously worked as a House intern.
Broader Context
The organization also identified the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Reform Act as a top priority. Sponsored by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), it would amend concealed-carry protections for qualified active and retired officers; the House sent it to the Senate Judiciary Committee in May 2025.
The group also lobbied on the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the network for first responders. The House passed it by voice vote on April 20, and it was referred in the Senate on April 21.
Other disclosed bills included the Thin Blue Line Act, which would expand aggravating factors in death penalty determinations involving attacks on public safety officers. The organization also listed the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act, addressing federal officers’ salary and retirement benefits, and the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act.
The report also named the Keep Every Extra Penny Act and the District of Columbia Local Funds Act.
The Bottom Line
H.R. 1505, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Mark McDonald appeared on the prior quarter’s team but not the latest roster.
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