CEDIA Returns to the US Capitol; Here’s What They Did
CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, returned to Washington, D.C. for its second annual Smart Home Day on Capitol Hill. Joined by their board of directors, manufacturer CEOs, and industry leaders from around the world, CEDIA advocated for key policies impacting the smart home industry while emphasizing the important work of technology integrators.
Throughout the day, CEDIA representatives participated in a series of bipartisan meetings with members of Congress and their staff to address crucial legislative issues, including:
- Tariff Exclusions: As in the first Trump term, any trade policy actions should have an exclusion process to support the U.S. economy, protect jobs in the technical trades and help maintain low prices for essential products and services.
- Advancing Tech Innovation: The CHIPS and Science Act supports bringing the semiconductor supply chains back to the U.S., driving tech investment, creating new jobs and safeguarding national security.
- Supporting Middle-Class Jobs – The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151 / S. 756) would expand 529 savings account usage to cover workforce training and credentialing programs, directly benefiting both workers and the smart home technology industry.
“This was our second Smart Home Day on Capitol Hill, and the impact of rallying together in person cannot be overstated,” said Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA. “With changes in government and evolving policy landscapes, it’s more important than ever that we proactively engage with lawmakers to shape the future of our industry.”
Five CEDIA advocacy groups held discussions with key lawmakers from around the country. Legislators were especially receptive to CEDIA’s feedback due to their prior support for the CHIPS and Science Act and co-sponsorship of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.
“I want to thank everyone who joined us on the Hill, as well as those who continue to advocate from home,” said Darren Reaman, director of government affairs at CEDIA. “Industry advocacy is an ongoing effort, and every voice strengthens our impact.”
To build on the momentum of Smart Home Day, CEDIA has created a pre-populated letter that members can send to their congressional leaders. The letter has already been sent hundreds of times and is available here: https://hosted-page.
More about CEDIA’s global advocacy efforts can be found at: cedia.org/advocacy
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