Issues & Policy Priorities
SIA’s Government Relations team WORKS DILIGENTLY ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO OUR MEMBERS AND TO THE SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS.
The U.S. Security Industry: Protecting Our Nation and Growing Our Economy
Protecting our country, our citizens and our economy is the ultimate mission of the security industry, which contributes over $430 billion to the economy and provides more than 2.1 million jobs in the United States. We advocate for policies that support the growth of tech-focused jobs in our industry and the effectiveness of our work to secure the future and ensure a safer world.
Video: Why We Need Legislative Changes to Help Prevent Domestic Drone Attacks
In this video, Brett Feddersen, vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions and chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group, and Dawn M.K. Zoldi,CEO and founder of P3 Tech Consulting, highlight the current threat landscape and advocate for why policy changes need to be strongly considered.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is actively tracking a wide range of issues for our members.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy
Border Security
Counter-UAS Authorities
Facial Recognition
Fighting Organized Retail Crime
Lower 900 MHz Band
Preventing Vehicular Terrorism
School Security
Section 889 Compliance
Tax and Workforce Development Policy
Get Involved in SIA Government Relations
Our active committees help SIA members like you shape public policy and be the first to know about regulations and legislation that could impact your business.
SIA Member Executives Join Forces on the Hill to Advocate for Security Industry Policy Priorities
On March 4–5, 2026, 70 security industry executives from the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and The Monitoring Association (TMA) gathered on Capitol Hill for the fourth annual Security Hill Day to advocate for policies that support the growth of tech-focused jobs in our industry and the effectiveness of our work…
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Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as 2026 Industry Advocate of the Year Awardees
Feddersen, Fullano and Steele were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of SIA’s government relations initiatives at Security Hill Day. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Industry Advocate Award. The 2026 awardees will be recognized during SIA’s Security Hill…
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IEEPA Tariffs Repealed: What This Means for the Security Industry
On Feb. 20, 2026, the Supreme Court held in a vote of 6–3 that the president cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose tariffs without congressional approval, effectively striking down a wide swath of country-specific tariffs that have been imposed by the Trump administration using that justification. As a result…
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Counter-UAS Systems: Navigating Legal, Regulatory and Practical Challenges on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The drone threat has evolved from hypothetical concern to urgent reality. In a recent joint webinar co-hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS), industry leaders and policy experts gathered to discuss the mounting challenges of uncrewed aircraft systems and the critical gaps in current defense capabilities. FULL…
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