President Trump signed an Executive Order, Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, on Aug. 25 ending the use of cashless bail in Washington, D.C. and ensuring federal policies and resources are not used to support cashless bail policies in jurisdictions across the nation. With millions of dollars in federal grant monies to help states and municipalities enact pre-trial release programs, accused criminals have been allowed to await their trial at home, rather than in jail, putting officers and public safety at risk. “We applaud the President for continuing to have the backs of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect our communities and we look forward to working with the Administration on its implementation,” said NAPO President Mick McHale.
Eight bipartisan bills were unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 15 in honor of National Police Week: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S. 237), Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act (S. 1595), Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act (S. 1563), the Strong Communities Act (S. 1316), the Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act (S. 180), the Reauthorizing STOIC Act (S. 419), the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act (S. 911), and the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act (S. 539). NAPO supports an effort by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Richard Durbin (D-IL) to attach the package of bills as an amendment to the Senate Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), S. Amdt. 3272, and joined in a joint law enforcement letter endorsing the amendment. The Senate is currently debating and voting on the NDAA.
NAPO pledged our support for the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act, H.R. 5107, which would repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act (CPJRAA) enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on Jan. 19, 2023. The CPJRAA has negatively impacted the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) by stripping MPD officers of their right to bargain over accountability or disciplinary issues, creating substandard collective bargaining rights for the officers.
NAPO joined 15 national public safety associations in a letter asking Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to give state and local agencies the authority to detect, track, identify, and mitigate drones that threaten public safety.
The House Appropriations Committee approved its version of the Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) spending measure Sept. 10. Funding for NAPO’s priority grant programs remain relatively stable, with no significant cuts compared with how these programs have been funded over the past several fiscal years. This is a big win for us as the Republican-led Congress and the Administration work to substantially reduce federal spending. With the end of the fiscal year approaching Sept. 30, and nine remaining bills that have not passed either chamber, Congress will have to pass a continuing resolution to allow more time to make a deal.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), everyone impacted by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) has received their refund check for the 2024 tax year, and current benefit amounts have been updated to reflect the repeal of these two provisions. NAPO is reminding retirees that Social Security benefits, including the refund checks, are taxable income unless you earn less than $25,000 per year ($32,000 if filing jointly) and advising members to consult with their tax preparers.
On Sept. 2, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new reimbursement program for state and local law enforcement agencies participating in the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. The 287(g) program provides participating law enforcement agencies with training, tools, and resources to enforce federal immigration laws while performing routine police duties. Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, ICE will fully reimburse participating agencies for the annual salary and benefits of each eligible trained 287(g) officer, including overtime up to 25% of the officer’s annual salary. Law Enforcement agencies will be also eligible for quarterly monetary performance awards based on the successful location of illegal aliens provided by ICE and overall assistance to further ICE’s mission.
Click here for more information in the Sept. 12, 2025 Washington Report.
