HIT THE HILL LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
August 25, 2010
IMPORTANT MESSAGE . . .
. . . from NCISS Lobbyist Larry Sabbath
"Congress will return from its summer recess after Labor Day.
This could be a crucial time for legislative activity relating
to the investigative and security industries. Several bills
affecting NCISS members remain under active consideration. These
include bills limiting the use of telephone spoofing, data
breaches, criminal histories, stalking, surveillance and Social
Security numbers.
Hit The Hill September 28-30, 2010
The timing of the NCISS 'Hit the Hill' visits is fortuitous, as
many of these bills are coming to a head at this time. Congress
will be busy between Labor Day and early October when they will
break in order to campaign. However, a more dangerous scenario
is also developing. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D- NV) has
announced that there will be a 'lame duck' session after the
election starting on November 15. Because that will occur before
a more than likely conservative group takes office in January,
it will be seen as a last chance by some to enact controversial
legislation."
Most associations are gearing up to protect the interests of
their members during this time. We're fortunate that NCISS
members will be making our views known in Washington D.C. in
late September. We encourage everyone who can, to make the trip
to DC. But, if you are not able to do so, try to see your
elected officials during the next two weeks in their local
offices. If you set an appointment to do so, contact NCISS
Washington Advocate Larry Sabbath at lsabbath@lobbyist4u.com and
he will suggest which issues to discuss with your members of
Congress.
Keeping the profession informed,
Jimmie Mesis, LPI
NCISS Legislative Chairman
jim@nciss.orgNCISS
7501 Sparrows Point Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21219-1927
(800) 445-8408 . Fax: (410) 388-9746
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