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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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U.S. Department of Education Launches New $93 Million School Security Grant Program

A new federal school safety grant program created by Congress through a fiscal 2026 appropriation earlier this year presents a significant opportunity for states to make meaningful improvements in physical school security while advancing proven, evidence-based practices and technologies.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now soliciting applications for the School…

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What’s New in Government Procurement and Policy for 2026

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Get key insights from GovSummit on the significant changes and impact for security integrators. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session that represent significant changes for security integrators.  The General Services Administration (GSA) has been working to streamline requirements and procedures for procurement.  In the recent “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul,” changes are being…

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House Lawmakers Express Concerns About Lower 900 MHz Band

On June 4, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications & Technology held a hearing on U.S. positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities. While most witnesses discussed viable GPS backup options, NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond faced sharp criticism from fellow panelists and members of Congress regarding the company’s proposal to reconfigure…

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Federal Privacy and AI Bills Are Gaining Traction

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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