West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Advocacy Members of PORAC’s Board of Directors, the Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS), and the Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs (ORCOPS) traveled […] Read More
PORAC Applauds House Passage of Monitor Accountability Act
PORAC applauds House passage of the Monitor Accountability Act (H.R. 8365), calling it a major step toward accountability, transparency and reform of the federal police consent decree system. Read More
Consent Decree Reform Advances and Police Week Fly-In
Consent Decree Legislation Over the past few months, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) has spotlighted the shortcomings of the consent decree process on the national stage. He has raised concerns that […] Read More
Federal Action Advances on Drug Enforcement, Retiree Relief, and AI
Bicameral Consideration of Xylazine Legislation PORAC applauds the recent progress of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545 / H.R. 1266) in both the House and Senate. Led by Sen. […] Read More
Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Reform and De-Escalation Policy Update
PSOB Reform Bill Introduced Members of the House and Senate introduced companion bills this month to reform the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program. The Officer John Barnes and Chief […] Read More
February Fly-In Recap and Congressional Advocacy
February Fly-In PORAC’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. offered valuable opportunities to share the unique perspectives, needs, and experiences of California peace officers at the federal level. During the first […] Read More
Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities
Congress Prepares for Vote on CJS Funding. Congress returned from the holiday recess the week of January 5, rested and ready to move forward with fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding […] Read More
HR 82 Signed into Law
PORAC proudly attended and celebrated the bill signing of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) at the White House. Read More
PORAC Celebrates Monumental Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
PORAC applauds the historic passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) by the United States Senate. When signed into law, this legislation will repeal the WEP and GPO. Read More
Celebrating Historic House Passage of Social Security Fairness Act
The West Coast Coalition is proud to celebrate a historic victory for public servants across the country as the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) passed the House of Representatives. Read More
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Applauds Advancement of Social Security Fairness Act in Congress
Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Coalition, representing law enforcement officers from five states, celebrates a milestone as the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) advances for public servants nationwide. Read More
PORAC’s SB 1273 Opposition Letter
PORAC is deeply concerned with SB 1273 as this bill presents serious obstacles for our officers seeking to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us, our children. Read More
PORAC PRESS RELEASE: Largest Statewide Law Enforcement Association in the Nation Responds to President Biden’s Executive Order on Police Reform
President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level Read More
PORAC’s Letter to House Leadership on Police Reform Executive Action
Click to read PORAC’s letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy regarding federal efforts to improve nationwide policing practices. Read More
PORAC’s 2022 Voting Guide Is Now Available To View
The chart lists Assembly, Senate, Congress, and Statewide candidates that PORAC has endorsed. Click to view the full chart and support these candidates with your vote! Read More
California Members of Congress Support Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Invest to Protect Act
PORAC Supports President Biden’s Call for Increased Law Enforcement Funding in His Budget Request to Congress
Peace Officers Research Association of California Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
United States Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Expand Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Last week, the United States Senate passed S.3541, the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill aims to expand health care for post-9/11 combat veterans, including those […] Read More