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SIA-Led Coalition Urges Congress to Include Business Expensing Reforms in Tax Overhaul

Eight associations call upon tax committees to allow small and medium businesses to deduct the total cost of security and life safety systems as a business expense in the year incurred. Silver Spring, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) recen…

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Security Grant Funding Available—Stopping Threats on Pedestrians Competitive Grant Program (Bollards)

On Aug. 10, 2026, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) opened applications for the Stopping Threats on Pedestrians Competitive Grant Program (Bollards). There is up to $5 million available for this award in fiscal year (FY) 2026. The purpose of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program is to provide funding for bollard installation projects designed to prevent…

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Advocacy, Federal

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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Advocacy, Federal

Is Seeing Believing? The Inconsistencies in NextNav’s “Coexistence” Charade

Regulations

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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SIA launched the Security PAC to help fund political action advancing the needs of SIA members. We’re looking for help from members like you.

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Federal Privacy and AI Bills Are Gaining Traction

Legislation

Two recently introduced House bills would set national rules on data privacy and artificial intelligence. States, meanwhile, keep adding new requirements of their own. U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers introduced two significant bills last month. On April 22, 2026, Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.)—chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and…

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Advocacy, Education, State

Three States Join the Nationwide Push for Alyssa’s Law

Legislation

In an era where school safety remains a national priority and topic of discussion, the momentum behind Alyssa’s Law continues to grow. Named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018, Alyssa’s Law is a model piece of legislation that requires K–12 schools to install silent panic alarms.…

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Advocacy, Federal, State

SIA Government Relations Priorities Update: July 2025

Legislation

SIA’s government relations team highlights the latest policy hot topics and how SIA is engaging federally and at the state level on behalf of our members and the industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations staff and members have been working diligently to continue both our federal and state advocacy. This year, SIA has tracked over 250 bills…

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