Advocacy
SIA Government Relations -- through the work of staff and volunteers -- works diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
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A Solution to Funding Security Needs of American Airports
While many assume U.S. airports are funded primarily through taxpayer dollars, the truth is that it is…
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State Contractor Monitoring and School Security Legislation Updates
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has joined an industry-led coalition expressing concerns about legislation proposed in more…
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State Bills on the Move Enabling Use of Security Technology to Protect Students, Children and the Elderly
Lawmakers in Hawaii (HI HB 736), Minnesota (MN HF 146/SF 11), Missouri (MO HB 719), North Dakota…
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More States Considering Data Privacy Legislation
Halfway through the second month of 2019, lawmakers in nine states have already introduced privacy bills that…
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State Legislation to Curtail Facial Recognition Technology
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is monitoring legislation in Washington (WA HB 1654* and SB 5528) that…
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How the New Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland…
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SIA GovSummit (June 26-27, 2019, Washington, D.C.) brings together government security leaders, legislators, federal facility managers and industry executives for a powerful conference covering the most important topics in government security and homeland security.
Learn MoreSIA policy priorities
Border Security
SIA believes that between points of entry, security technology can play a key role in providing persistent surveillance at the border, detecting breaches of physical barriers and promoting a rapid response to border incursions, especially in areas that are otherwise difficult for the U.S. Border Patrol to monitor and protect.
Cybersecurity
SIA members play an important role in helping the federal government achieve the key cybersecurity and national security protections called for in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, and SIA supports the development of a federal IT modernization fund.
Patent Reform
SIA supports legislation that cracks down on abuses by patent trolls, which thwart technological innovation and cost manufacturers millions of dollars each year.
