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.
After All This Time, Still No Credible Answers on NextNav’s Flawed Spectrum Proposal
We know NextNav’s flawed spectrum proposal would cause public safety risks and harmful interference to devices in the Lower 900 MHz band. So we asked questions and heard…crickets. Technical questions. Still no credible answers. The questions remain. Learn more about this issue and how the Security Industry Association is advocating on behalf of our members…
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Drone Restrictions and Energy Infrastructure: Navigating UAFR Eligibility
As drone activity around critical infrastructure continues to increase, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restriction (UAFR) framework could provide eligible energy facilities with a new federally recognized tool to help protect their airspace. While a UAFR does not physically prevent unauthorized drones from entering restricted airspace, it establishes an enforceable no-fly area that…
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Is Seeing Believing? The Inconsistencies in NextNav’s “Coexistence” Charade
In the article “Seeing Is Believing,” posted on the NextNav website on May 21, 2026, NextNav claims that they demonstrate coexistence with Part 15 security devices. Here’s what we do know: the “test” (which can be better characterized as a publicity stunt) occurred on the roof of 10 South Almaden Boulevard in San Jose, California.…
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U.S. Department of Education Launches New $93 Million School Security Grant Program
A new federal school safety grant program created by Congress through a fiscal 2026 appropriation earlier this year presents a significant opportunity for states to make meaningful improvements in physical school security while advancing proven, evidence-based practices and technologies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now soliciting applications for the School…
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