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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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SIA Drone Security Subcommittee Applauds Inclusion of Key Counter-UAS Legislation in the House-Passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

Legislation

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports lawmakers taking crucial and long-overdue steps needed to address growing threats posed by the weaponization or misuse of drones. In particular, these steps are needed to protect fans attending venues and events as part of the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games and America 250 celebrations…

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SIA Issues Clarification Request to Washington Examiner to Correct Misleading Statements

Let’s be crystal clear. The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) commitment to exploring alternatives to GPS and the necessity of establishing a reliable backup PNT system. We have pointed out in numerous filings the public record shows there are a wide variety of PNT alternative technologies that, unlike NextNav’s…

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Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing

Legislation

SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear…

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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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Advocacy, State

False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Enacts Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined

Legislation

Updated Dec. 8, 2025 Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of relief with the enactment of new legislation, A.3343/S.4328, which passed the New York State Legislature before it adjourned on June 12, 2025, and was later signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5. Some…

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