Southern States PBA
118th US Congress Update January 2023
Feb 6, 2023
Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
Governmental Affairs
118th US Congress Update
January 2023
NEW BILLS of INTEREST
HR 58 Amend Homeland Security to Report on State/Local Law Enforcement
This bill would require an annual reporting of state and local law enforcement activities.
Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Jackson-Lee (TX-18) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: none
HR 82 Social Security Fairness Act
This bill would eliminate the “windfall elimination” provision and other modifications to Social Security benefits.
Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Graves (LA-6) Status: Ways & Means
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: Spanberger (VA-7), Bishop (GA-2), Adams (NC-12), Ross (NC-2), Connolly (VA-11), Williams (GA-5), Carter (LA-2), Thompson (MS-2), Wexton (VA-10)
Republicans: Sponsor Graves (LA-6), Comer (KY-1), Letlow (LA-5), Higgins (LA-2), Johnson (LA-4), Massie (KY-4), Moore (AL-2), Barr (KY-6), Carl (AL-1), Rogers (KY-5), Crawford (AR-1)
HR 130 Thin Blue Line Act
This bill would provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.
Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Buchanan (FL-16) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: Norman (SC-5), Graves (LA-6), Kustoff (TN-8)
HR 233 Amend the Revised Statute to Codify Qualified Immunity in Section 1979
This bill would amend the Revised Statute to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979.
Intro: 1/10/2023 Rep. Banks (IN-3) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: Guest (MS-3), Kustoff (TN-8), Clyde (GA-9), Barr (KY-6)
HR 355 Back the Blue Act
This bill would enhance action against those who assault or kill a law enforcement officer.
Intro: 1/13/2023 Rep. Bacon (NE-2) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: Carl (AL-1), Barr (KY-6), Allen (GA-12)
HR 374 Abolish BATFE
This bill would abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives.
Intro: 1/17/2023 Rep. Gaetz (FL-1) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: Collins (GA-10)
HR 472 PTSD & Acute Stress Disorder Treatment for Public Safety Officers
This bill would require the Attorney general propose treatment program for public safety officers experiencing PTSD or Acute Stress Disorder.
Intro: 1/24/2023 Rep. Joyce (OH-14) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: Ross (NC-2)
Republicans: none
S 166 Amend Family & Medical Leave Act
This bill would amend FMLA to provide leave for loss of unborn child.
Intro: 1/31/2023 Sen. Cotton (AR) Status: Finance
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: Boozman (AR), Budd (NC), Hyde-Smith (MS), Wicker (MS)
S 167 Prohibit Vaccination Mandates for COVID-19
This bill would Prohibit Vaccination Mandates for COVID-19.
Intro: 1/31/2023 Sen. Cruz (TX) Status: Judiciary
Cosponsors from SSPBA states:
Democrats: none
Republicans: none
New Firearm Bills
House
38 National Concealed Carry
46 Mental Health Info to NCIC
151 Changes to Shotgun Regulation
173 Changes to Rifle Regulation
283 Prohibit Federal “Red Flag”
354 National Conceal Carry for Law Enforcement
363 Prohibit Firearms for Pot Users
381 Redefine Pistol/Modified Rifle
385 Prohibit Firearm “User” Fees
569 Handgun Licensing
584 Ammunition Purchase Restrictions
625 Regulate Ammo Magazines
646 Redefine “Firearms” in National Firearms Act
660 Safe Storage Law
667 Expand 3-Day Waiting Period
Senate
14 Prohibit Firearms to under 21 Year Olds
25 Assault Weapons Ban
117 Fund Handgun Licensing
118 Enhance Firearm Law Enforcement
163 Redefine “Firearms” in National Firearms Act
To read text of listed bills click on the Library of Congress link below then enter bill #.
December 11, 2024
Maddie Cone, Auburn University freshman, is eager to show her love for the outside world with a degree in agricultural education. "I chose this field to create change in the world through my love for agriculture and education," she said. "Receiving this scholarship is a great honor," she said. "Law enforcement runs deep in my family. This scholarship not only helps to alleviate the financial burdens of college, but it also shows the great support PBF has for the families of law enforcement." Maddie said she is excited about her future and teaching young students to love and appreciate the earth as much as she always has.
moreThe Social Security Fairness Act has passed the House and is now in the Senate! Learn more about what you can do.
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Whatever Piedmont High School graduate Trey Hinson tackles, he conquers. Next up, college and a law enforcement career in the footsteps of his father, NCPBA member Jason Hinson. Trey has earned two scholarships, in fact, the NCBA Division scholarship and a Foundation Scholarship, earmarked for those students pursuing a degree in criminal justice or criminology. He started college at Appalachian State University in fall of 2024.
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