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.

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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 GovSummit: The Nation's Premier Government Security Conference May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C. Keynote: Gharun Lacy, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of State

Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026

Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker and lineup of expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…

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SIA GovSummit Agenda Announced May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C.

Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2026 SIA GovSummit

SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 20–21in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be held May 20–21 in Washington, D.C.  Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together…

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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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SIA Industry Advocate Award Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions Gene Fullano, Motorola Solutions John Steele, Johnson Controls

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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