WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
For the Week of 15 June 2001
I. THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS:
The House and Senate were both in session this week.
The House adopted a resolution condemning genocide in Sudan and passed H.R. 1088, the "Investor and Capital Markets Fee Relief Act." During the week of June 18th, the House will consider a supplemental appropriations bill and the FY 2002 Agriculture appropriations bill.
The Senate continues to try and complete its reorganization following the change of power. The Senate also adopted S. 1, the "Better Education for Students and Teachers Act." It will go to conference with the House. On Tuesday, June 19th, the Senate will begin consideration of the Patients Bill of Rights legislation.
II. UPDATE ON TOP PRIORITIES:
No new cosponsors were added to H.R. 21 (Lautenberg). Our current total is fourteen (14).
Four new cosponsors were added to H.R. 218 (Concealed Carry), bringing our current total to one hundred thirty-four (134). We still need to boost the cosponsorship levels of this legislation. If all of last year's cosponsors sign on, we will have 183 cosponsors--only 35 short of a House majority!
No new cosponsors were added to H.R. 1475 (Collective Bargaining). Our current total is one hundred and fifty-three (153).
One new cosponsor was added to S. 952 (Collective Bargaining), bringing our current total to seven (7) cosponsors.
No new cosponsors were added to H.R. 1626 (Due Process). Our current total is three (3).
No new cosponsors were added to S. 840 (Due Process). Our current total is one (1).
No new cosponsors were added to H.R. 664 (Gov't Pension Offset). Our current total is two hundred and thirty-two (232), more than a majority of the House of Representatives.
One new cosponsor was added to S. 611 (Gov't Pension Offset), bringing our current total to twenty (20).
Three new cosponsors were added to H.R. 848 (Windfall), bringing our current total to ninety-five (95).
III. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY:
The F.O.P. supported an amendment sponsored by Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to S. 1, similar to a provision in the F.O.P.-backed S. 924, the "PROTECTION Act." The amendment reauthorizes the use of community police funds for School Resource Officers (SROs) at $180 million per year for six years. This amendment passed by unanimous consent.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact the National Legislative Office if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Chris L. Granberg
Legislative Assistant
Fraternal Order of Police (O) (202) 547-8189
National Legislative Office (F) (202) 547-8190
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Washington, DC 20002
FOP National Legislative Office
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