August 08, 2025
Congress is taking its annual August recess and will return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. While members of the House and Senate are back home in their districts, no official business will take place in Washington. Because of this, IACP will pause its legislative updates until Congress is back in session.
When lawmakers return, their most important task will be to pass FY 26 funding bills by September 30. These 12 appropriations funding bills will keep government agencies and programs running.
So far, both chambers have passed their initial versions of some of the appropriation bills, but the two chambers have yet to agree on final versions. If a consensus is not reached by the September 30 deadline, Congress will likely need to pass a temporary funding measure called a continuing resolution to keep the government running while they work toward a long-term agreement.
Nominee Developments
- Gadyaces Serralta was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service, by a vote of 64–33.
- Jonathan Morrison, nominated for NHTSA Administrator, was reported favorably out of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee and now awaits a full Senate vote.
IACP remains committed to ensuring the voice of the policing profession is heard at the highest levels of government. IACP’s advocacy is grounded in the needs of those serving on the front lines. We will continue to keep you informed as advocacy efforts progress and new opportunities arise. If you have any questions about IACP’s advocacy efforts or would like to connect further, please contact IACP’s Legislative Affairs team at legaffairs@theiacp.org.
Past legislative Updates
- Federal Funding Outlook Following the End of the Government Shutdown
- U.S. Government Shutdown Continues
- IACP Launches Federal Legislative Tracker and Provides Government Shutdown Updates
- Federal Budget Outlook Ahead of September Update
- Congress Returns: FY 26 Funding on Deck
- August Recess Update
