CEDIA’s government affairs efforts are designed to support members and ensure that their abilities to own and operate their businesses are not impeded.
Our mission is to influence public policy to protect CEDIA members, the electronics industry, and consumers.
The association achieves this mission by developing, monitoring, and disseminating information regarding legislative and regulatory issues; developing and implementing public policy strategies; and driving participation at a grassroots level.
Smart Home Priority Issues
AI, connected devices, and Internet of Things are all making our lives easier, but the regulations around these technologies are increasing. Even with increased regulations is important consumers work with Integrators in the mitigation of security risks in consumer’s technology systems. When designing, installing, and maintaining technology systems through the home, the homeowner is best protected by working with Integrators throughout the project and the life of the system.
Smart Home Priority Issues
A skilled workforce is the lifeblood of the professional smart home technology industry making it imperative for companies to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent. Workforce development is critical in ensuring that there is sufficient individuals with skill sets capable of working with the every expanding growth of limited energy technologies. The continued evolution of interconnected technology will only increase the need for trained professionals capable of ensuring these systems are properly integrated.
Smart Home Priority Issues
The National Electrical Code® is published by the National Fire Protection Association, protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment. The National Electrical Code® is revised every three years based on new technology and industry needs and numerous articles apply to the limited energy work of technology integrators.
Smart Home Priority Issues
Integrators perform work involving limited energy technology are frequently misclassified as a subset of the electrical trade when in fact they are a separate category. It is important that limited energy licenses for Integrators have a proper scope of work supporting the many different technologies integrators work with in the home.
Learn about the licensing and regulations that apply to home technology work in your state.
Learn MoreThrough CEDIA vendor MultiState Associates Inc., browse in-depth details on the proposed industry-related legislation CEDIA is tracking.
Learn MoreThrough CEDIA vendor MultiState Associates, Inc. The Lobbying Compliance Guide provides a resource on states' and major municipalities' requirements for lobbying compliance.
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Mon, Apr 15, 2024
FCC Adopts ‘U.S. Cyber Trust Mark’ ProgramOn March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. With the FCC’s vote, the Commission has adopted the rules and framework for the program to move forward.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
CEDIA Takes on Washington, D.C., the FCC, and MoreOver the past six months, CEDIA's advocacy efforts have been dynamic and extensive. In addition to regular monitoring of bills and state legislative sessions, the government affairs department has orchestrated significant initiatives in Washington, D.C., Oklahoma, Michigan, and with the FCC. These proactive measures have brought the smart home industry to the attention of numerous politicians, many of whom had little prior knowledge of the integrators' daily work.
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Preparing for the 2024 Legislative SessionsAt the start of 2024, most state legislatures will be back in session. Throughout these sessions CEDIA will monitor, track, and lobby on issues impacting our members and those related to the smart home technology industry.
Thu, Nov 9, 2023
CEDIA State Captain ProgramCEDIA is re-establishing the CEDIA State Captain Program, a key part of CEDIA’s Government Affairs Program. CEDIA’s Government Affairs Program’s mission is to support members and ensure that their ability to own and operate their businesses is not impeded upon.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
CEDIA Hosts Connected Technology Industry Legislative SummitIn August, CEDIA and the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) hosted the fifth annual Connected Technology Industry Legislative Summit at CEDIA’s Headquarters in Fishers, Ind.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
How Workforce Development and Government Affairs Work TogetherWorkforce development, which focuses on an individual's ability to develop skills and tools for career success, is a crucial ingredient for achieving a healthy and dynamic economy.