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SIA Letter to FDA on thermographic cameras

SIA Letter to FDA on Thermographic Systems

SIA provided the following letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to member input related to the use of thermographic systems (thermal cameras) for the control and mitigation of COVID-19.

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System Surveyor ebook

The Industry Imperative: Bridge the Digital Divide with Customers, Stakeholders and Partners

Learn more about what system integrators are saying about the current marketplace by downloading the full ebook for free.

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SIA Comments on NDAA Section 889 Part B Implementation Rules

SIA’s Comments on NDAA Section 889 Part B Implementing Rules

SIA provided its comments on the interim final rule issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council on July 14, 2020, which implements Section 889(a)(1)(B), known as “Part B.” Effective August 13, 2020, the rule prohibits agencies from contracting with entities that use covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services provided by certain China-based firms, or any equipment, system, or service that uses these products.

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Joint Support Letter for the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act

The Security Industry Association joined a multi-association coalition in expressing support for S. 4117, which would simplify forgiveness of PPP small business loans.

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Letter to Boston City Council

Letter Expressing Concerns With Proposed Boston Facial Recognition Ban

On June 10, 2020, SIA CEO Don Erickson wrote to Boston City Council President Kim Janey to express SIA’s concerns with a proposed ordinance banning facial recognition technology in Boston and prohibiting city government officials from leveraging the technology or any information obtained using it.

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SIA ESA support letter for Skills Renewal Act

SIA and ESA Joint Letter of Support for the Skills Renewal Act

SIA and ESA have expressed strong support for S. 3779 and H.R. 7032, which would create a flexible skills training credit to cover costs associated with training and education programs for those who lost jobs as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

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