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Congress Returns: FY 26 Funding on Deck

September 12, 2025

Congress has returned from its August recess, and lawmakers now face a tight timeline to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2026, which begins on October 1.

To avoid a lapse in funding, Congress must either pass all 12 appropriations bills (unlikely before October 1) or approve a continuing resolution (CR), a temporary measure that extends current finding levels. With timing running short, a CR is increasingly likely.

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National Police Week: Honoring the Profession and Advancing Public Safety Priorities

May 15, 2026 Police and law enforcement officers from across the United States gathered in Washington, DC, to honor the service and sacrifice of all policing professionals during National Police Week...

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Congress Ends DHS Funding Impasse

May 1, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of DHS funding and the FY2027 appropriations pr...

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DHS Shutdown Continues as Budget Process Moves Forward

The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the current DHS funding lapse and the President’s DOJ bu...

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Congressional Recess Pauses DHS Funding Negotiations as Shutdown Continues

April 3, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the ongoing DHS funding lapse and recent DOJ leader...

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DHS Funding Lapse Continues as Negotiations Stall

March 20, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the DHS funding lapse, ongoing negotiations, and r...

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DHS Funding Lapse Continues Following State of the Union Address

February 27, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the President’s State of the Union address ...

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DHS Funding Deadline Approaches

February 13, 2026 Congress has not yet reached an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the current funding is set to expire tonight, February 13. Without a new deal, par...

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Senate Reaches Agreement to Move Forward on Government Funding

January 30, 2026 The Senate reached an agreement Thursday to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the January 30 funding deadline. Under the agreement, funding for the Department of Homeland S...

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Government Funding Bills Advance as January 30 Deadline Nears

January 16, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the FY 2026 appropriations process, incl...

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Counter-UAS Victory & Marijuana Rescheduling Executive Order: What It Means for Policing

December 19, 2025 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update covers the FY 26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and explains...