February 13, 2026
DHS Funding Deadline Approaches
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, parts of DHS are expected to begin shutting down this weekend.
Negotiations between the White House and Congress remain stalled, with disagreements focused largely on immigration enforcement policy. A Senate vote this week failed to advance a DHS funding bill, making a shutdown increasingly likely.
If a lapse occurs, agencies such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Coast Guard, the Secret Service, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) could face disruptions, while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would likely continue operating because those agencies received funding through a separate law last year.
The situation remains fluid. IACP will continue monitoring developments and assessing any potential impacts on policing programs, grants, and other federal public safety activities.
Nominee Developments
- Robert Cekada, nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): The President renominated Cekada on January 13, 2026, and the nomination was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He appeared before the committee for his nomination hearing on February 4. He is expected to have another committee hearing soon.
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.
