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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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SIA Protests Measure to Restrict Foreign Ownership of Security Firms in South Africa
SIA writes to Senate Finance Committee to call for pressure on South Africa through amendments to the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has added its voice to security organizations protesting a bill in South Africa that would ban foreign ownership of security firms. On May 28,…
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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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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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