Issues & Policy Priorities
SIA’s Government Relations team WORKS DILIGENTLY ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO OUR MEMBERS AND TO THE SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS.
Video: Why We Need Legislative Changes to Help Prevent Domestic Drone Attacks
In this video, Brett Feddersen, vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions and chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group, and Dawn M.K. Zoldi,CEO and founder of P3 Tech Consulting, highlight the current threat landscape and advocate for why policy changes need to be strongly considered.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is actively tracking a wide range of issues for our members.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Border Security
CFATS Reauthorization
Counter-UAS Authorities
Facial Recognition
Federal Facility Security
Fighting Organized Retail Crime
Preventing Vehicular Terrorism
School Safety and Security
Section 889 Compliance
Tax Policy
Technology Workforce Development
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Our active committees help SIA members like you shape public policy and be the first to know about regulations and legislation that could impact your business.
Policy Update: U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum
Note: For analysis of the initial import tariffs policy put into effect by President Trump, see our other blog post here.In the next step for his America First Trade Policy, President Trump issued a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. that will go into effect next month according to a proclamation on…
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New U.S. Tariffs of Imports: What They Mean to the Security Industry
Through executive orders issued on Feb. 1, 2025, the White House announced that President Trump would impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on all imports from China beginning on Feb. 4. A lower 10% tariff will apply to energy sources from Canada. President Trump cited his authority within…
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SIA Government Relations Update: What the Federal Grants Pause Means for the Security Industry
Updated Jan. 30, 2025 Update: Governmentwide Pause on Federal Grants Rescinded, But “Freeze” Remains for Some Programs On Jan. 29, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) office rescinded its Jan. 27 memo ordering a pause in federal grants until agencies can review programs and projects for consistency with President Trump’s executive orders (EOs)…
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Security Industry Association Releases New and Enhanced Privacy Resources on Data Privacy Day 2025
SIA reiterates its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices in the converged security technology industry through offerings including a new data privacy certificate program, a guide to biometric privacy laws and new e-learning on data privacy for security professionals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – On Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28, 2025), the Security Industry Association…
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