Dear Representatives Fulcher and Rulli,
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police to advise you of our support for H.R. 405, the “Keep Every Extra Penny (KEEP) Act,” a bill based on a proposal by then-candidate Donald J. Trump’s proposal to eliminate income tax on overtime pay.
Law enforcement agencies are struggling with recruitment and retention right now, with few agencies being fully staffed—which means officers are often required to work overtime to protect the communities they serve. Having this income exempted from income tax will make a real difference to law enforcement families and, we hope, will help local and State agencies to recruit and retain law enforcement officers.
We look forward to working with you both to build support for this effort and get it to the House floor for a vote. In September, the FOP proudly endorsed President Donald J. Trump’s proposal on this effort that followed on the heels of your bill’s introduction.
On behalf of the more than 377,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, I thank you for your leadership on this issue. If I can be of any help or provide additional information in support of this legislation, please do not hesitate to contact me or Executive Director Jim Pasco in our Washington, D.C. office.
Sincerely,
Patrick Yoes
National President