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SIA Statement on FCC Proceeding on GPS Alternatives
The Security Industry Association commends the Federal Communications Commission’s commitment to protecting America’s economic and national security and exploring alternatives to GPS. But it is critical to recognize the essential value of security and life-saving technologies to protect homes, small businesses and critical infrastructure. While there is a wide array of PNT alternative technologies that…
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SIA Shares Key Industry Priorities for U.S. Tax Reform and Workforce Development Legislation
On March 21, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) sent a letter to the chair and ranking members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance expressing strong support for congressional legislation to restore and extend certain pro-growth business tax and workforce development policies that are essential to support…
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New Tariffs and Further Delays: An Update on U.S. Trade Policy Relevant to Security Technology Products
In February 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) analyzed the Trump administration’s initial implementation of tariffs on products from China, Mexico and Canada. The administration’s 10% tariffs on all imports from China pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) went into effect on Feb. 4, while the higher 25% tariffs on all imports…
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Security Industry Association Presents 2025 Legislator of the Year Awards
Reps. Mike Ezell and Chrissy Houlahan were recognized for their policy leadership on key issues on counterdrone policy, federal building security and more at SIA’s Security Hill Day event. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) as the 2025 recipients of the SIA Legislator of…
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Policy Update: U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum
Note: For analysis of the initial import tariffs policy put into effect by President Trump, see our other blog post here. In the next step for his America First Trade Policy, President Trump issued a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. that will go into effect next month according to a proclamation…
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New U.S. Tariffs of Imports: What They Mean to the Security Industry
Through executive orders issued on Feb. 1, 2025, the White House announced that President Trump would impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on all imports from China beginning on Feb. 4. A lower 10% tariff will apply to energy sources from Canada. President Trump cited his authority within…
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SIA Government Relations Update: What the Federal Grants Pause Means for the Security Industry
Updated Jan. 30, 2025 Update: Governmentwide Pause on Federal Grants Rescinded, But “Freeze” Remains for Some Programs On Jan. 29, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) office rescinded its Jan. 27 memo ordering a pause in federal grants until agencies can review programs and projects for consistency with President Trump’s executive orders (EOs)…
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How to Spot a Drone: Guidance From Experts in SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group
In a recent blog post, the Security Industry Association (SIA) discussed key takeaways from a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on ways to safeguard the homeland from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. Both lawmakers and the public have expressed great concern over recent incidents involving unknown drone sightings in New Jersey and…
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New Law Enhances Federal Building Security: Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 Passes Congress
As of Dec. 10, 2024, Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (IFBSA) has passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is on its way to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bipartisan legislation mandates that facility security committees respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal…
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Following Recent Incidents, U.S. House of Representatives Examines Counterdrone Protections
Top security industry takeaways from House Homeland Security Committee Hearing “Safeguarding the Homeland From Unmanned Aerial Systems” On Dec. 10, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The…
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