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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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Sen. Ron Johnson to Keynote SIA Government Summit
Senate homeland security committee chairman to deliver remarks to security industry at annual policymaker conference at the W Hotel D.C., June 8-10. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will serve as keynote speaker for the…
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SIA Outlines Security Considerations for School Boards Planning Infrastructure Improvements
National School Board Association Advocacy Institute hosted a SIA-sponsored panel on developments in school construction, security and financing. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) on Sunday presented the latest on school security technology at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C., where more than 800 school board members…
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SIA Welcomes House Passage of Chemical Security Authorization Measure
Bill would provide regulatory certainty for Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards program. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes passage of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program Authorization and Accountability Act (H.R. 4007), SIA-endorsed legislation that was adopted unanimously by the House late Tuesday. “The security industry provides many of the innovative…
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SIA Applauds House Passage of DHS Acquisition Reform Measure
Bill represents a coordinated effort to work with industry partners. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act (H.R. 4228), SIA-endorsed legislation that passed unanimously in the House this week. “Moving this bill forward demonstrates that bipartisan consensus can…
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