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SIA's government relations staff and volunteers work diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
Highlights From the 2024 NDAA and What It Means for the Industry
SIA's George Sewell and Axis' Dave McCarthy highlight the latest National Defense Authorization Act and new provisions that may be of interest to security companies.
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Event Report: Security Industry Leaders Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill on Security Hill Day
The Security Industry Association (SIA), with support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA), hosted the 2024 Security…
Keep Reading »Key State Legislation Trends for the Security Industry to Watch in 2024
With state legislative sessions across the country well underway, policymakers are grappling with a myriad of issues…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2024 Winners of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award
Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Jay Obernolte will be recognized for their policy leadership on key issues in…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2024 SIA GovSummit
SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 21-22 in Washington, D.C. SILVER…
Keep Reading »Highlights From the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and What It Means for the Security Industry
On Dec. 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal…
Keep Reading »EU Passes AI Act: What Does It Mean for the Security Industry?
In the early morning hours on Dec. 9, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers announced that an agreement…
Keep Reading »New Resource! Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition
This publication – free for SIA members! – offers an in-depth reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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SIA 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.