Government & Homeland Security
SIA is on the forefront of advocacy in front of government agencies on behalf of the security industry as the association also works to facilitate government purchases of security products and services. Moreover, SIA formed a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Science & Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to remain on the cutting edge of developments.
Highlights from the 2014 SIA Government Summit
If you attended last week’s SIA Government Summit, you know that it was a great opportunity to network with industry leaders and hear from top officials in Washington working on security issues. If you were not able to attend, here are some of the highlights from last week: Newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
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SIA Names Rep. Patrick Meehan as Legislator of the Year
Rep. Meehan earns distinction due to his commitment to homeland security research and development, chemical facility security and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sites. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Congressman Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., as its 2014 Legislator of the Year. A keynote speaker at the 2013 Government Summit, Rep. Meehan…
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SIA Announces Martin Jennings of GSA as Keynote Speaker at the SIA Government Summit
Jennings leads GSA’s efforts to provide federal buyers with a wide range of commercial products and services. Silver Spring, Md. — Martin Jennings, assistant commissioner of General Supplies and Services for the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA), has joined the SIA Government Summit as a keynote speaker, scheduled for 10…
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SIA Announces Sen. Daniel Coats as Keynote Speaker for SIA Government Summit
As top Republican on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Coats wields significant influence over the policy priorities of the Department of Homeland Security. Silver Spring, Md.—Sen. Daniel Coats, R-Ind., has joined the SIA Government Summit as a keynote speaker, scheduled for at 10:45 a.m. on June 3 at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C.,…
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SIA Announces Dr. Reginald Brothers as Keynote Speaker for SIA Government Summit
Recently confirmed DHS research chief will make one of his first public appearances in his new position at DHS on June 3 at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. Silver Spring, Md. — Dr. Reginald Brothers, the undersecretary for science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will make one of his first…
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Dr. Reginald Brothers — A Very Important Keynote
With today’s announcement of Dr. Reginald Brothers, undersecretary of science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as a keynote speaker at the SIA Government Summit, we have truly begun to reveal why we are so proud of this year’s Summit. In less than one month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will present…
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Thoughts from the New SIA Director of Government Relations
I am very excited to join the team at the Security Industry Association (SIA), which has a great track record of success in advocating for the security industry. Through more than a decade of congressional staff experience, I have seen that industry associations like SIA play an enormously important role in the democratic process. Free…
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Security Industry Association Applauds School Safety Measure in Omnibus Spending Bill
Consolidated spending measure includes new initiative for school safety and security, and SIA looks forward to providing input into guidance. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) supports the inclusion of a new school safety initiative in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (H.R. 3547) cleared by Congress on Thursday and poised for…
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Security Industry Association Names Boxer Legislator of the Year
Sen. Barbara Boxer recognized for her tireless dedication to school safety in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) yesterday presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. Jake Parker, SIA director…
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Security Industry Association Applauds Passage of TSA Acquisition Reform Act
Congressional testimony highlighted the benefits of best practices to business Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 2719), which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement best practices and improve its transparency with regard to its technology…
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