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.
What’s New in GSA Contracting in 2025: Insights From SIA GovSummit
Experts from GSA Schedules Inc. and Commodore Consulting shared the latest on the GSA Federal Acquisition Regulation Multiple Award Schedule program, the impact of tariffs and legislative developments and more at SIA GovSummit.Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA GovSummit 2025 – the nation’s premier government security conference, presented by the…
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Security Industry Advocacy Achieves Major Wins on State “Right to Repair” Policies
New measures signed into law last week in Washington and Oregon ensure security manufacturers will not be required to disclose sensitive technical information regarding their products, protecting the integrity of security and life safety systems and the lives of those who depend on them. On May 22, 2025, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speaker for 2025 SIA GovSummit
Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration will offer expert insights at SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, happening May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as the opening keynote speaker for the 2025 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s…
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SIA Seeks Tariff Relief for Essential Security Products
On April 22, 2025, the Security Industry Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important…
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