LOUISIANA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

H.R.3170 and S.1514, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act, a bill that would create a home loan program within the Federal Housing Administration to help law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and pre-K-12 teachers by making homeownership more affordable.

Opposition to H.R. 4639 and SA 1829, the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act, a bill that would restrict law enforcements access to investigative information.

Support for Byrne JAG funding community project to address violent crime in Louisiana.

Support for repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset in the Social Security Program.

Support for S. 971, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act. This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.