NEMA Government Relations is actively engaged in representing its member companies before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Capitol Hill, and other entities engaged in the growing homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, and safe buildings area.
Activities
- Monitor, research, and report regularly on DHS activities and developments of interest to member companies including procurements, standards development, and research.
- Work with DHS and other entities engaged in Homeland Security on behalf of NEMA member products that have a utility or application related to preventing, mitigating, or managing an emergency situation or catastrophic incident and promoting the safety and security of persons and physical infrastructure.
For more information on NEMA Government Relations' activities in this area or to subscribe to NEMA's Homeland Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection Briefs, contact homeland-security@nema.org.
About Homeland Security
DHS is an umbrella agency with primary responsibility for preventing terrorist attacks within the U.S., reducing U.S. vulnerability to terrorism, and minimizing damage and enabling recovery from attacks that do occur. Various arms of DHS are engaged in multiple activities toward achieving those objectives. These activities include, but are not limited to:
- Prescribing capabilities federal, state, and local authorities and private businesses need.
- Adopting technical standards for equipment – with the aims of ensuring interoperability, multiple vendors and error-free operation.
- Certifying anti-terrorism technologies to promote deployment and convey liability protections.
- Funding research and development.
- Procuring equipment directly for DHS use.
- Granting funds to state and local authorities to enable procurement of NEMA equipment.
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