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Legislation and Security Technology: Legislative Trends and Effects: Technology Issues Post 9/11. National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) 19th Annual NDIA Security Technology Symposium and Exhibition Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston. Virginia, USA June 19, 2003
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Legislation and Security Technology:Legislative Trends and Effects: Technology Issues Post 9/11 National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) 19th Annual NDIA Security Technology Symposium and Exhibition Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston. Virginia, USA June 19, 2003 Rebecca Dornbusch, Vice President French & Company
Technology Legislation Post 9/11 in 107th Congress: • USA PATRIOT Act • Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act • Aviation and Transportation Security Act • Port and Marine Security Act • Homeland Security Act • Pipeline Infrastructure Protection to Enhance Security and Safety Act • Cyber Security Research and Development Act • Enterprise Integration Act • E-Government Act
Technology Legislation in 108th Congress to Date: • Appropriations and Authorization Bills: • Defense • Intelligence • DHS • Transportation and Infrastructure • Commerce State Justice and Judiciary • Energy Omnibus Bill (H.R. 6) • Anti Spamming Legislation • Privacy Legislation Initiatives
The Challenge of Policy & Budget: Ideas are cheep and implementation is expensive • DHS • TSA Screeners • Biometric Standards • Border Crossing • Vaccine Production • First Responders • Corporate Obligations • State and Local Obligations
Trends in Technology Issues: Backlash on Early Post 9/11 Legislative Reactions • Concerns over Privacy -- CAPPS II and TIA and DARPA • Over Worked and Under Staffed Agencies • Public and Media Skepticism of Intelligence Gathering Programs • Under Funded Mandates and Budget Deficits • Shift in Focus to Economic Recovery • Educational Efforts
For More Information: Rebecca Dornbusch Vice President French & Company Governmental Affairs Consultants 601 Thirteenth Street, N.W. Suite 370 South Washington, D.C. 20005 202-783-7272 www.vfrench.com radornb@vfrench.com