LEGISLATIVE LETTER


We must act now and let these representatives know we care and we are informed about the possible repeal of LEO status proposed in the White house Budget.It is extremely important that you let your Senators and Congressman know your feelings. You an also go to the Documents link above and see the voting records of your Congressman and Senators.  Copy and Paste the message below and send it to the links or addresses below.


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As a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer that protects the American people every day by preventing the entry of illegal persons, contraband and cargo through our international sea, air and land ports, while at the same time facilitating legitimate trade and travel, I want to thank you for supporting Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) retirement benefits for me and my fellow officers in the 2008 Omnibus spending bill (P.L. 110-161).

CBP Officers have been armed and performed law enforcement functions for over twenty years but have not received the same benefits as other federal LEOs. This prospective recognition will help to rectify this inequity and help to retain CBP Officers at their current jobs rather than transferring to other federal positions that have LEO benefits.

I was alarmed to learn that the Administration in its FY 2009 is asking Congress to repeal this hard-won and well-deserved LEO benefit that has been denied to us for so many years.

I ask you to continue to support CBP Officers and urge you to oppose this effort by the President to repeal this new law that finally recognizes our LEO status.

Sincerely,
(Your Name)

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TN Senators                                                           MS Senators                                                     LA Senators                                                        
 

Lamar Alexander                                                          Thad Cochran                                                          Mary Landrieu
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building                                113 Dirksen Senate Office Building                            724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510                                                 Washington, D.C. 20510-2402                                   Washington, DC  20510
Phone: (202) 224-4944                                                  Phone: (202) 224-5054                                              Phone: (202) 224-5824
Fax: (202) 228-3398                                                      Fax: (202) 224-9450                                                 Fax: (202) 224-9735