Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
SIA Hails Passage of Power and Security Systems Act
The Revised law would extend the exemption for certain security and life safety products from “no-load” requirements in power supply energy standards. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today praised House adoption of the bipartisan Power and Security Systems Act, H.R. 6375, introduced by Reps. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, and Peter Welch, D-Vermont.…
Keep Reading »2017 Market Drivers: Body-Worn Camera Funding
I was honored to participate last week in panel discussion organized by a SIA member to forecast the priorities for the next presidential administration. At the risk of being perceived as yet another political pundit talking head, I focused my panel discussion on bipartisan policies that could drive business opportunities regardless of who wins the…
Keep Reading »Industry Associations Endorse New House Bill Addressing Power Requirements of Security and Life-Safety Systems
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo recognizes unique requirements of such systems SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), jointly commend U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo, R-Kansas, for introducing a bill (H.R. 6214) last night in the U.S. House…
Keep Reading »Honoring SIA Legislators of the Year
At the SIA Government Summit last week, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized three Members of Congress as SIA Legislators of the Year for their tireless devotion to security matters. The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented annually to Members of Congress and other elected officials that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing…
Keep Reading »House Homeland Security Committee Passes SIA-Backed Visa Bill
The Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act aims to improve visa applicant vetting and overall visa security measures. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday approved H.R. 5253, the Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act, which is aimed at improving visa applicant vetting and overall visa security measures. During markup of the bill, sponsor Rep.…
Keep Reading »SIA to Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Tyco with SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year Award
Award recognizes contributions of Tyco team to security advocacy in government relations SILVER SPRING, MD. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to recognize staff at Tyco, with U.S. headquarters in Princeton, N.J., for their excellent work as the 2016 SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year. The Tyco leaders include Art Jones, Craig…
Keep Reading »Rep. Dan Donovan Joins the 2016 SIA Government Summit
Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., is the newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, as a featured speaker…
Keep Reading »Senator Jeff Sessions to Deliver Keynote Address at 2016 SIA Government Summit
SIA Government Summit 2016 brings together public and private sector leaders to assess the most pressing public policy challenges facing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Sen. Jeff Sessions, R.-Ala., as the featured keynote speaker for the 2016 SIA Government Summit. The 2016 SIA Government Summit will…
Keep Reading »SIA Applauds Senate Commerce Passage of DIGIT Act
The bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to convene a governmental working group to address the federal government’s role in the proliferation of the Internet of Things. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed unanimous approval by the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday of S. 2607, the Developing Innovation and Growing Internet…
Keep Reading »SIA Supports Alarm Companies in Maryland Legislative Debate
H.B. 439 to exempt fire alarm systems from home improvement requirements Annapolis, MD. — Joe Hoellerer, an SIA manager of government relations, testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on March 30 in support of an amendment to protect fire alarm companies from unnecessary regulation. Under proposed legislation H.B. 439, Maryland residents would receive an…
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