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Government Relations

As the Automation Federation is becoming the Voice of Automation, it is important to work closely with government officials to ensure that the voices we represent are being heard. Through our various government relations programs, AF is becoming a valuable source of information for our legislators to turn to for expert advice and opinions. Equally important for AF is to become a trusted source of information for supporters and member organizations.

Eye on the Capitol

• Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008 – Report 110-829, Part 1
  This report accompanies H.R. 263 which was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007. It authorized the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of Cybersecurity professional development programs, and for other purposes. $5 million for each of 2009 and 2010 for grants to expand Cybersecurity programs will be available to higher education institutions. In addition, a Cybersecurity Fellows Program is available for participation in the work of the National Cybersecurity Division in order to assist with the Department of Homeland Security’s stated Cybersecurity missions and capabilities. Read the report and find out more here.
• Economic Stimulus Plan advantages for small business owners
  Generous write offs and depreciation programs characterize this 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan for small business owners. Read More

AF News & Events

• Automation Federation Participates in United States – European Union Roundtable Discussion on Economic Recovery
• Automation Federation and ISA Join In Presenting National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to Congress
• National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to Congress
• 2008 Congressional Fly-In
• 2009 Congressional Fly-In
• Automation Federation Convenes Industry Experts to Assist U.S. Department of Labor with Creation of Automation Competency Model
• Automation Federation visits Capitol Hill to discuss Cybersecurity
• Automation Federation Announces Completion of Automation Competency Model

Friends on the Hill

Through our government relations efforts, AF has received the support of several government officials as well as lending its support to legislation of interest to automation and the professionals it serves.

• Support of The Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008, (HR 6104)
• Governor Rick Perry (TX) supports AF Automation Career Week at ISA EXPO
• Letter from Congressman Todd Akin

AF works with several organizations, associations, and departments, including governmental institutions on federal, state, and local levels.

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