Police Officers' Defense Coalition

06/04/2026

The proposed bill would specifically authorize certain federal assistance programs to fund vehicle security enhancements, including bullet-resistant glass windows

Organizations backing the legislation include the Texas Municipal Police Association, the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition and the Fraternal Order of Police.

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The proposed bill would specifically authorize certain federal assistance programs to fund vehicle security enhancements, including bullet-resistant glass windows

06/01/2026

President Donald J. Trump signed the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) into law on May 28th, and Police Officers’ Defense Coalition applauds all of the public servants that supported and made this landmark legislation possible. The Medal of Sacrifice Act honors law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty with a presidentially awarded Medal of Sacrifice.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — As President Donald Trump signed the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) into law today, Police Officers’ Defense Coalition applauds all of the public servants that supported and made this landmark legislation possible. The Medal of Sacrifice Act honors law enforcement office...

05/27/2026

Congressman Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applaud the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week.

The Medal of Sacrifice Act is supported by the National Police Association, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) and the Police Officers Defense Coalition.

May 12 2026 Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes Unanimously WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during Na...

05/26/2026

PODC Interviews Rep. Luna on the Mark Fisher Memorial Act

In this PODC Hill Report, Bert Eyler shares an update after interviewing Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.

Rep. Luna is an Air Force veteran, a strong supporter of law enforcement, and a co-sponsor of the Mark Fisher Memorial Act.

During the interview, she discussed the bill and committed to reaching out to the committee to check on its current status.

This is another important Capitol Hill conversation focused on supporting law enforcement and advancing legislation that honors those who serve.

This is the PODC Hill Report — bringing the Hill to you.

05/26/2026

PODC Meets Congressman Fine About Supporting Law Enforcement

In this PODC Hill Report, Bert Eyler shares a quick update from Capitol Hill after meeting with Congressman Fine from Florida.

Congressman Fine is a strong supporter of law enforcement and requested to review the American Law Enforcement Pledge — an important step in continuing conversations with lawmakers about standing with America’s police officers.

These meetings matter because support for law enforcement must be more than words. It must be carried into policy, advocacy, and action.

This is the PODC Hill Report — bringing the Hill to you.

05/23/2026

In this PODC Hill Report, Bert Eyler gives a quick morning update from the Capitol after being invited by Speaker Johnson to attend a breakfast with law enforcement.

The message was clear: the risks officers take are not carried by them alone — their families carry that commitment too.

This Capitol Hill visit is just the start of a full day of meetings, including a special interview with Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.

This is the PODC Hill Report — bringing the Hill to you.

05/22/2026

Qualified Immunity, Law & Order, and a Powerful Meeting with Chip Roy

During Police Week on Capitol Hill, we had an unexpected opportunity to meet with Congressman Chip Roy — and it turned into one of the most meaningful conversations of the week.

Congressman Roy stressed the importance of calling out harmful anti-police rhetoric, re-humanizing police officers, and telling the stories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

Medal of Sacrifice Bill Passes Senate — What Happens Next

In this PODC Hill Report, Bert Eyler shares a quick update from Capitol Hill after an in-person meeting with Congressman Donald Davis of North Carolina.

Congressman Davis, a veteran and supporter of law enforcement, was one of the original co-sponsors of the Medal of Sacrifice bill.

The major update: the bill has now passed the Senate and is awaiting President Trump’s signature to become law.

This is an important step forward in honoring the sacrifice of law enforcement officers and their families.

This is the PODC Hill Report — bringing the Hill to you.

05/20/2026

41 Fallen Heroes… And This Ribbon Tells Their Story

Every time I go to Capitol Hill, I change the ribbon I wear.
Each ribbon represents a law enforcement officer — and K9 officer — killed in the line of duty this year.

Right now, that number is 41.
Forty officers and one K9 have made the ultimate sacrifice. And while we were on the Hill, we received alerts that two more officers had been lost.

That is why this mission matters.
Every update is another family grieving.
Another department hurting.
Another End of Watch.

My hope is that one day, I can walk into those halls with nothing on that ribbon because no more officers have been lost.
Until then, we will continue to honor the fallen, tell their stories, and support those who serve.

05/20/2026

The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act authorizes certain federal financial assistance to be used for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, including bulletproof windows.

Congressman Roger Williams’ legislation was joined by Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL), and Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) as original cosponsors.

Supporting Organizations: The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), Police Officers' Defense Coalition, Fraternal Order of Police.

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Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act, legislation that amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to allow federal funds to be used for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, including bulletproof windows for law enforcement vehicles.The legislatio...