Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
SIA Hosts Successful School Security Event with New Congressional Caucus
Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., co-chair new Congressional School Safety Caucus. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill Wednesday, bringing together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s…
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SIA to Host Event with Congressional School Safety Caucus
The security industry is ready to work with lawmakers to address the security needs of schools. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a panel discussion, “Challenges and Opportunities to Protect and Ensure Safety for America’s Schools,” in cooperation with the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Wednesday, March 2, from 12-1:30…
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SIA Government Relations Chair Calls for Stronger Airport Credentials in Congressional Testimony
Kathleen Carroll explores recommendations for biometrics adoption and federated model for security credentials. Washington, D.C. — Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform…
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SIA Government Relations Chair to Testify Before Congress on Aviation Credentials
Kathleen Carroll, vice president of government affairs at HID Global Corp., will share her expertise on security credentials. Silver Spring, Md. — On Feb. 3, 2016, Kathleen Carroll, chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee, will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets in a hearing, titled…
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SIA’s Efforts to Mitigate a Major Threat to Innovation: Patent Trolls
Ask any SIA manufacturer member to state the most likely threats to future business growth and many will cite complex regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions and finding highly-skilled workers. Most manufacturers would also agree that patent trolls who prey upon the ingenuity of security technology suppliers is a threat worthy of legislative action by the…
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SIA’s Plans to Address Global Business Risks
What is the biggest risk facing your company? In a recent Forbes magazine column, the top 10 global risks facing businesses were identified, according to the AON Global Risk Management Report. I am pleased to share how the Security Industry Association (SIA) is working to mitigate some of the risks facing SIA Members and the…
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SIA Supports Legislation to Crack Down on Patent Trolls
In twin letters to Congress, SIA seeks action on the Innovation Act (H.R. 9) and the PATENT Act (S. 1137). SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is urging House and Senate leaders to take up companion bills that would crack down on abuses by patent assertion entities, also known as “patent trolls.”…
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SIA to Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Allegion with SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year Award
Inaugural award recognizes contributions of Allegion team to security advocacy in government relations Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to recognize a team at Allegion, with Americas regional headquarters in Carmel, Ind., for their excellent work as the 2015 SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year. The Allegion team consists…
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SIA Commends U.S. Senate for AGOA with Enhanced Oversight Provision
The security industry calls on the House of Representatives to act quickly on companion legislation. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept.…
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Jake Parker of SIA to Testify Before Congress
SIA governement relations director to discuss relationship of security industry and the Department of Homeland Security research wing. Silver Spring, Md. — Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association (SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia…
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