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Secure Airport Public Spaces Act letter

Letter of Support for Secure Airport Public Spaces Act

On May 16, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, which will help address critical security needs at our nation’s airports.

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Shielding Pubic Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act letter

Letter of Support for Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627)

On Jan. 31, 2018, the Security Industry Association (SIA) expressed strong support for the Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, which would assist our communities in addressing this evolving threat.

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OMB letter comments

Comments on Identity Policy “Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Agencies Through Improved Identity, Credential and Access Management”

The Security Industry Association submitted comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s identity policy M-18-XX, prepared by SIA’s identity and procurement policy working groups. SIA supports the draft policy’s consolidation of disparate guidance to agencies to provide a more cohesive and coherent ICAM governance, adoption and modernization.

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Letter of Support for MI HB 5828 and HB 5830

Letter of Support for MI HB 5828 and HB 5830

SIA has expressed strong support for MI HB 5828 and HB5830, two bills designed to improve school security across the state of Michigan.

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SIA joins coalition related to safe transport of lithium ion batteries

SIA Joins Coalition Activity Related to Safe Transport of Lithium Ion Batteries

The Security Industry Association, as a member of The Safe Battery/Products Transportation Coalition which represents companies and associations of companies that manufacture, use, and transport lithium cells and batteries and products containing them, has advocated for the enactment of H.R. 4, as reported from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, without amendment to Section 509.

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Multi-industry letter in opposition of tariffs

SIA Joins with NRF and Others to Voice Concerns over Tariff Proposals

In a letter on April 11 to Chairman Kevin Brady and Ranking Member Richard Neal of the House Ways & Means Committee, the Security Industry Association joined a long list of other organizations representing U.S. manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, retailers, technology companies, importers, exporters, and supply chain stakeholders, expressed “deep concern with potential impact of the Administration’s decision to use tariffs to address China’s unfair trade practices and its trade and investment relationship with the United States.”

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