Metals form the backbone of America’s defense industrial base Washington, DC – Ahead of the U.S.-China bilateral meeting later this month, Joe Quinn, Executive Director of SAFE’s Center for Strategic Industrial Materials testified before the United States Trade Representative Section 301 hearing on structural excess capacity and production in key manufacturing sectors—arguing in favor of federal policy interventions to support domestic metals production. “Fueled […]
STATEMENT | SAFE Supports Connected Vehicle Security Act
Applauds leadership from Sens. Moreno and Slotkin on Protecting National Security Washington, DC—Responding to the release of S.2040, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, Rachel McCleery, Executive Director of SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, gave the following statement: “SAFE strongly supports the Connected Vehicle Security Act which expands current law to combat the growing threat posed by Chinese automakers […]
STATEMENT | SAFE Applauds President Trump’s Determination to Strengthen U.S. Grid Infrastructure and Supply Chains
Washington, DC—SAFE applauds President Trump’s memorandum entitled, “Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity.” This action is a critical step toward addressing mounting national security risks threatening the United States’ aging and constrained power grid. The determination recognizes that […]
PRESS RELEASE | Coalition for Reimagined Mobility at 5 Years: Supporting U.S. Advancements in AI, Transportation, and Energy Solutions
Washington, D.C.—As breakthroughs in AI rapidly shape outdated transportation and infrastructure systems, the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) is leading the way in defining how the U.S. can globally compete to deploy AI-enabled mobility solutions that create a safe, secure, and energy-resilient transportation system. Recognizing this same potential, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) spent […]
PRESS RELEASE | “From Waivers to Scale” Report Calls for Modern Rules to Unlock Safe, Scaled Drone Operations
New analysis argues that outdated FAA rules, not technology limits, are holding back commercial drone deployment—and offers a path forward. Key Takeaways Commercial drones are already improving how the U.S. inspects power lines, protects crops, responds to emergencies, and moves critical medical supplies—but most high-value uses remain limited by outdated flight rules. The biggest barrier […]
