Posts by Joe Hoellerer, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Security Industry Association
How the FY22 Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Biden has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice. Security Industry Association (SIA)…
Keep Reading »How the Latest National Defense Authorization Act Impacts the Security Industry
On Dec. 27, 2021, President Biden signed the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that annually authorizes federal funding for various programs under the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)…
Keep Reading »Highlights From SIA’s Identity & Biometrics Kickoff Virtual Coffee With DOD
On May 12, the Security Industry Association‘s (SIA’s) Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) hosted a virtual coffee with industry leaders specializing in producing biometrics and digital identification solutions.…
Keep Reading »Highlights From SIA’s Identity & Biometrics Kickoff Virtual Luncheon With DHS-CBP
On Feb. 24, the Security Industry Association‘s (SIA’s) newly created Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) hosted a kickoff virtual luncheon with industry leaders specializing in producing biometrics and…
Keep Reading »SIA Joins Tech, Business Groups to Encourage Federal Investment in IT Modernization
As Congress and the Biden administration continue to negotiate the final terms of another COVID-19 aid package, SIA partnered with tech and business trade associations led by the Information Technology…
Keep Reading »Top SIA Government Relations Accomplishments in 2020
While 2020 was a challenging year for our industry, Security Industry Association (SIA) members relied upon innovation and ability to adapt in order to overcome various obstacles presented by COVID-19…
Keep Reading »What the New Stimulus Package Means for Businesses
Congress and the Trump administration recently approved another round of federal stimulus to aid small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The measure, H.R. 133, is a $2.3 trillion spending bill that…
Keep Reading »Congress and the Administration Reform the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
On Friday, June 5, President Trump enacted the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation which provides much-needed flexibility to small business owners seeking relief from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s…
Keep Reading »SIA Supports Commonsense Legislation Addressing Facial Recognition
As part of a larger technology package produced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) recently introduced H.R. 6929, the Advancing Facial Recognition Act, which requires the Federal Trade…
Keep Reading »Global Trade and Supply Chain Resources for Members
Is your company experiencing trade and supply chain issues related to COVID-19? Under the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Commerce Service (USCS) and the International Trade Administration (ITA) are…
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