ALERT Act

Reported lobbying issue

Aerospace: Tariff Policy for Civil Aviation and Aerospace Sector Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: 529 Education Plans and Federal Student Loan Limits - Pilot and Aircraft Mechanic Training WINGS Act (Workforce Innovation for Next-Gen in Skies Act of 2026) Defense: Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Government Fuel Card Program: Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement Card Program changes NDAA 2026: Public Cargo Manifest Aviation/Airlines/Airports: ROTOR Act, S 2503, and ALERT Act, HR 7613: Aviation Safety, ADS-B In Technology, ADS-B Data Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, S 3885: AAM Certification Aviation Workforce Development and Education Pilot Mental Health Combatting Illegal Charter Operations Air Traffic Control Modernization Airport Protection, Access, Fee Methodology Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, OH: Proposed Closure Aviation Revenue Diversion Upholding Federal Preemption of National Airspace System FAA Reauthorization of 2024: Implementation and Congressional Oversight Budget/Appropriations: Air Traffic Control Modernization Funding FY 2026 Appropriations: DOT, DHS Supplemental Spending Aviation Funding Stability Act, S 1045/HR 5451 Keep America Flying Act, S 3031/HR 5851 Fuel/Gas/Oil: EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) Initiative: Unleaded Aviation Fuel Development and Deployment

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: HR 5475 No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act 2025 HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 Shutdown Fairness Act S 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act Other Issues: FAA/ATC Moderization FAA Special Issuance Medicals/FAA Aeromedical Improvements Air Traffic Control Staffing/Air Traffic Management and Improvements Aviation Workforce Development Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Requirements Aviation Safety Aviation Security

Reported lobbying issue

Transportation: Issues related to infrastructure for vertiports and eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicles). Certification for eVTOLs at FAA; and the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to accelerate the safe deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in the National Airspace System. Issues related to the House (HR 7613 - ALERT ACT) and Senate (S 2503 - ROTOR ACT).

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 6247 Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 Shutdown Fairness Act S 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act Other Issues: FAA/ATC Modernization Advanced Air Mobility Aviation Security and Privacy Aviation Workforce Development Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Tax Treatment of Business Aviation Aircraft FAA Air Traffic Control Staffing/Air Space Management and Modernization FAA Special Issuance Medicals/FAA Aeromedical Improvements

Reported lobbying issue

Homeland Security: Insider Threat TSA staffing, checkpoint wait times, and trusted traveler exit lane staffing staffing and hiring of CBP personnel TSA and CBP reimbursable agreements CBP public-private partnership Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act S 697, Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act S 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 5451, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 5455, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 1594, Sustainable Aviation Fuels Act contract towers airport development and infrastructure Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Budget/Appropriations: HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 HR 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 airport development and infrastructure small community air service Airport Improvement Program (AIP) FAA Contract Tower Program Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hiring and staffing TSA checkpoint wait times

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Issues related to the Pilot and Technician Supply Small Community Air Service (Essential Air Service Program and Small Community Air Service Development Program, HR 4552, S. 2465) Pilot and Technician Workforce Development Issues related to 5G & Spectrum (H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Issues related to pilot training and qualification Issues related to FAA's authority to ensure the safe operation of the national air space Issues related to the FAA Reauthorization Issues related to air traffic control modernization and workforce (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Issues related to aircraft avionics, equipage, and air safety (ROTOR Act S.2503, S. 1985, Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025; ALERT Act, HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, S.3929 & H.R. 8597, Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act) Issues related to Dept. of AG APHIS AQI fee for small aircraft operators Issues related to trade of civil aviation goods Issues related to pilot mental health (H.R. 2591,S. 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025) Issues related to FAA operation during a government shutdown (H.R. 5455, S. 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025; H.R. 6086, Aviation Funding Solvency Act) Issues related to aircraft and airport security Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act (H.R. 5634) Education: Issues related to use of federal financial aid for accredited flight education & training programs (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act)

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Support full funding for Sec. 625 FAA workforce grant programs in FY 2027. Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Increase investment in U.S. air traffic control system to address current system shortcomings (HR 1)). Address safety issues identified by NTSB in 2025 DCA crash (HR 7613/S. 2503). Provide budget certainty for the FAA to insulate the agency from government shutdowns (HR 6086). Prioritize implementation of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.3935 118th Congress), specifically: Sec. 440 to improve and expand funding for the aviation technician and pilot workforce grant programs created in the 2018 FAA law, implement new grant program to recruit and train aerospace manufacturing workers, fully fund grant programs via the appropriations process. Sec. 426 directing the FAA to conduct rulemaking to create a military mechanic written competency test and (as necessary) develop Airman Certification Standard to qualify military technicians for civilian part 65 mechanic certificates. Sec. 405 directing the FAA to establish a working group to evaluate allowing high school students to take the general knowledge portion of the FAAs airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic exam. Sec 202 creating a new position of Assistant Administrator for Rulemaking and Regulatory Improvement responsible for FAAs rulemaking agenda, updating outdated rules, evaluating rules for redundancy, effectiveness, and accuracy, maintaining rulemaking timelines, and processing petitions for exemption. Sec. 205 directing FAA to establish a review team to improve the timeliness, performance, and accountability of regulatory material development. Sec. 821 directing the Department of Transportation Inspector General to audit FAAs Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Services for consistency between regulations and policy, orders, and guidance relating to repair stations, supplemental type certificates, and technical standard order authorizations. Sec. 822 directing the FAA Administrator to audit the application and interpretation of policies, orders, and guidance, to update documents to resolve inconsistencies and ambiguities, and to ensure proper documentation of findings and decisions to improve consistency. Sec. 209 expresseing the sense of Congress that the FAA should make greater use of docketed ex parte communications and enhance stakeholder engagement during the rulemaking process. Sec. 349 directing the agency to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to make recommendations for improving the regulatory regime surrounding maintenance data. Sec. 302 imposing new and unnecessary mandates on the FAA certificated foreign repair stations U.S. operators rely on when operating internationally should be implemented in the manner least disruptive to U.S. companies and their international partners. Encouarging the FAA to conduct a rulemaking to amend 14 CFR part 43 and allow the agency to recognize approved maintenance organization certificates issued by foreign civil aviation authority. Encouraging the FAA to conduct a rulemaking to amend 14 CFR part 120 to facilitate implementation of foreign repair station drug and alcohol testing rules. Defense: Requesting language in FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to clarify government ownership of data necessary to maintain DOD systems paid for by American taxpayers. (H.R.8800 /S.4784)

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (ROTOR Act) HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 (ALERT Act) certification commercial aviation aviation quality and safety aerospace manufacturing and safety culture Aircraft, advanced materials and technology, air safety, and radio altimeters air traffic systems and air traffic control modernization spectrum Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-21, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H Con Res 14 PL 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 aviation quality and safety aircraft certification spectrum, including 5G air traffic control modernization aviation research and development NASA aeronautics advanced materials and structures continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise program

Reported lobbying issue

Transportation: DHS Funding Lapse - Communicated with Georgia Delegation on impact of lack of pay for TSA Agents Approps - FY27 - Support increase in AIP Funding House - *ALERT Bill - HR 7613 - Communicated to House SAV position on bill *Pilot Privacy Act - incorporated into Senate Bill, Communicated to House staff the impact on airports due to bill language Senate - *PAPA Act - Pilot Privacy Act - HR 4146, SR 1966, communicated with Georgia Tranportation staff on opposition to bill *ROTOR Act QTR 2 Continue to track and outreach on House Alert Bill and Senate SAFER Act Support to GA Delegation on the SAFEGUARDS Act, H.R. 8770 Declined support for the House ALERT bill due to section 803, shared with GA Delegation Support to GA Delegation on the Senate SAFER Act, S.3950 Tracking Conferencing of the two bills Submitted community directed project to Senator Warnock's Office Supported House & Senate DHS funding bill, keeping top level funding for AIP, ATP DHS funding, TSA funding, support TSA continual pay during shutdowns

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act HR 9225, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes equipage advanced air mobility integration and certification spectrum, including 5G Budget/Appropriations: HR 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 aircraft programs

Reported lobbying issue

Homeland Security: HR 2353, Safer Skies Act of 2025 scheduled charter service TSA Registered Traveler Program Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities: credit card interchange fees Trade (domestic/foreign): impacts of tariffs on commercial aviation Aviation/Airlines/Airports: S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act air traffic controller staffing air traffic control modernization sustainable aviation fuel Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) HR 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 provisions pertaining to commercial aviation funding for FAA operations and facilities and equipment general support for provisions funding air traffic control modernization funding for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations and support

Reported lobbying issue

Defense: Army, Navy procurement; R&D Budget/Appropriations: Army, Navy procurement Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of FAA Reauthorization legislation; issues related to aircraft certification and aircraft safety; issues related to ATC modernization and HR 7613 (ALERT Act) and S. 2503 (ROTOR Act).

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Aviation Infrastructure and Air Traffic Modernization, Aviation Supply Chain, FAA Certification Standards and Aircraft Certification Offices, FAA International Validation Branch; Airworthiness Standards, Safety and Oversight, Accident Investigations, Close Calls and Near Misses, Organization Designation Authorization, Regulatory Reform and Rulemaking, Industry Competitiveness, Flight Standards, FAA Technical Competence, FAA Recruitment and Retention, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems, System Safety, Global Leadership and Collaboration including International Engagement, Workforce Training including Manufacturing, Bilateral Agreements, Mobile Clearance, Airport/Airspace Access, FAA Rulemaking, Policy, and Guidance, Cybersecurity, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Digitization, ADSB Equipage, H.R. 3935 FAA Reauthorization of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) and its implementation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, FAA R&D, Impacts of government shutdown, Helicopter Noise, HR 6086-Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S.1045-Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, S.1706-A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, Transportation Security Reauthorization, S.2503 and HR 6222-Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, S 3700-FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026, HR 7613-Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, S. 2866/H.R. 5866 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, FY27 House and Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act (not yet introduced). Budget/Appropriations: Aviation Infrastructure and Air Traffic Modernization, Aviation Supply Chain, FAA Certification Standards and Aircraft Certification Offices, FAA International Validation Branch; Airworthiness Standards, Safety and Oversight, Accident Investigations, Close Calls and Near Misses, Organization Designation Authorization, Regulatory Reform and Rulemaking, Industry Competitiveness, Flight Standards, FAA Technical Competence, FAA Recruitment and Retention, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems, System Safety, Global Leadership and Collaboration including International Engagement, Workforce Training including Manufacturing, Bilateral Agreements, Mobile Clearance, Airport/Airspace Access, FAA Rulemaking, Policy, and Guidance, Cybersecurity, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Digitization, ADSB Equipage, H.R. 3935 FAA Reauthorization of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) and its implementation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, FAA R&D, Impacts of government shutdown, Helicopter Noise, HR 6086-Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S.1045-Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, S.1706-A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, Transportation Security Reauthorization, S.2503 and HR 6222-Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, S 3700-FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026, HR 7613-Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, S. 2866/H.R. 5866 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, FY27 House and Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act (not yet introduced). Manufacturing: Aviation Infrastructure and Air Traffic Modernization, Aviation Supply Chain, FAA Certification Standards and Aircraft Certification Offices, FAA International Validation Branch; Airworthiness Standards, Safety and Oversight, Accident Investigations, Close Calls and Near Misses, Organization Designation Authorization, Regulatory Reform and Rulemaking, Industry Competitiveness, Flight Standards, FAA Technical Competence, FAA Recruitment and Retention, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems, System Safety, Global Leadership and Collaboration including International Engagement, Workforce Training including Manufacturing, Bilateral Agreements, Mobile Clearance, Airport/Airspace Access, FAA Rulemaking, Policy, and Guidance, Cybersecurity, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Digitization, ADSB Equipage, H.R. 3935 FAA Reauthorization of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) and its implementation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, FAA R&D, Impacts of government shutdown, Helicopter Noise, HR 6086-Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S.1045-Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, S.1706-A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, Transportation Security Reauthorization, S.2503 and HR 6222-Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, S 3700-FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026, HR 7613-Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, S. 2866/H.R. 5866 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, FY27 House and Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act (not yet introduced). Aerospace: Aviation Infrastructure and Air Traffic Modernization, Aviation Supply Chain, FAA Certification Standards and Aircraft Certification Offices, FAA International Validation Branch; Airworthiness Standards, Safety and Oversight, Accident Investigations, Close Calls and Near Misses, Organization Designation Authorization, Regulatory Reform and Rulemaking, Industry Competitiveness, Flight Standards, FAA Technical Competence, FAA Recruitment and Retention, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems, System Safety, Global Leadership and Collaboration including International Engagement, Workforce Training including Manufacturing, Bilateral Agreements, Mobile Clearance, Airport/Airspace Access, FAA Rulemaking, Policy, and Guidance, Cybersecurity, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Digitization, ADSB Equipage, H.R. 3935 FAA Reauthorization of 2024 (P.L. 118-63) and its implementation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, FAA R&D, Impacts of government shutdown, Helicopter Noise, HR 6086-Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S.1045-Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, S.1706-A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, Transportation Security Reauthorization, S.2503 and HR 6222-Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, S 3700-FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026, HR 7613-Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, S. 2866/H.R. 5866 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, FY27 House and Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act (not yet introduced). Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills): Aviation and Aerospace Trade and Tariffs, 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, Aerospace Exports and Imports, Aviation Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aviation Safety and standards, U.S. Leadership, Trade Agreements, U.S. Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement.

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: S.3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act S. 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 H.R. 2592 Aviation Medical Transparency Act H.R. 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act S. 2503ROTOR Act H.R. 4704 ROTOR Act S. 1045Aviation Funding Stability Act H.R. 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act S. 3021Shutdown Fairness Act HR 7613 ALERT Act HR2353Safer Skies Act US S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Defense: Requesting language in FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to clarify government ownership of data necessary to maintain DOD systems paid for by American taxpayers (No bill number.) Trade (domestic/foreign): Urge restoration of tariff-free importation of civil aviation products and articles pursuant to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Civil Aircraft. Budget/Appropriations: Support full funding for Sec. 625 FAA workforce grant programs in FY 2027. Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Increase investment in U.S. air traffic control system to address current system shortcomings (HR 1)). Address safety issues identified by NTSB in 2025 DCA crash (HR 7613/S. 2503). Provide budget certainty for the FAA to insulate the agency from government shutdowns (HR 6086). Prioritize implementation of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.3935 118th Congress), specifically: Sec. 440 to improve and expand funding for the aviation technician and pilot workforce grant programs created in the 2018 FAA law, implement new grant program to recruit and train aerospace manufacturing workers, fully fund grant programs via the appropriations process. Sec. 426 directing the FAA to conduct rulemaking to create a military mechanic written competency test and (as necessary) develop Airman Certification Standard to qualify military technicians for civilian part 65 mechanic certificates. Sec. 405 directing the FAA to establish a working group to evaluate allowing high school students to take the general knowledge portion of the FAAs airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic exam. Sec 202 creating a new position of Assistant Administrator for Rulemaking and Regulatory Improvement responsible for FAAs rulemaking agenda, updating outdated rules, evaluating rules for redundancy, effectiveness, and accuracy, maintaining rulemaking timelines, and processing petitions for exemption. Sec. 205 directing FAA to establish a review team to improve the timeliness, performance, and accountability of regulatory material development. Sec. 821 directing the Department of Transportation Inspector General to audit FAAs Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Services for consistency between regulations and policy, orders, and guidance relating to repair stations, supplemental type certificates, and technical standard order authorizations. Sec. 822 directing the FAA Administrator to audit the application and interpretation of policies, orders, and guidance, to update documents to resolve inconsistencies and ambiguities, and to ensure proper documentation of findings and decisions to improve consistency. Sec. 209 expresseing the sense of Congress that the FAA should make greater use of docketed ex parte communications and enhance stakeholder engagement during the rulemaking process. Sec. 349 directing the agency to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to make recommendations for improving the regulatory regime surrounding maintenance data. Sec. 302 imposing new and unnecessary mandates on the FAA certificated foreign repair stations U.S. operators rely on when operating internationally should be implemented in the manner least disruptive to U.S. companies and their international partners. Encouarging the FAA to conduct a rulemaking to amend 14 CFR part 43 and allow the agency to recognize approved maintenance organization certificates issued by foreign civil aviation authority.

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (ROTOR Act) HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 (ALERT Act) certification aviation quality and safety aerospace manufacturing and safety culture Aircraft, advanced materials and technology, air safety, radio altimeters, air traffic systems, and air traffic control modernization spectrum Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-21, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H Con Res 14 PL 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 aviation quality and safety aircraft certification spectrum, including 5G provisions related to air traffic control modernization advanced materials and structures continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise program

Reported lobbying issue

Transportation: DHS Funding Lapse - Communicated with Georgia Delegation on impact of lack of pay for TSA Agents Approps - FY27 - Support increase in AIP Funding House - *ALERT Bill - HR 7613 - Communicated to House SAV position on bill *Pilot Privacy Act - incorporated into Senate Bill, Communicated to House staff the impact on airports due to bill language Senate - *PAPA Act - Pilot Privacy Act - HR 4146, SR 1966, communicated with Georgia Tranportation staff on opposition to bill *ROTOR Act - S.

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 6247 Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 Shutdown Fairness Act S 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act Other Issues: FAA/ATC Modernization Advanced Air Mobility Aviation Security and Privacy Aviation Workforce Development Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Tax Treatment of Business Aviation Aircraft FAA Air Traffic Control Staffing/Air Space Management and Modernization FAA Special Issuance Medicals/FAA Aeromedical Improvements

Reported lobbying issue

Defense: Army, Navy procurement; R&D Budget/Appropriations: Army, Navy procurement Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of FAA Reauthorization legislation; issues related to aircraft certification and aircraft safety; issues related to ATC modernization and HR 7613 (ALERT Act) and S. 2503 (ROTOR Act).

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: HR 5475 No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act 2025 HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 Shutdown Fairness Act S 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 S 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act Other Issues: FAA/ATC Moderization FAA Special Issuance Medicals/FAA Aeromedical Improvements Air Traffic Control Staffing/Air Traffic Management and Improvements Aviation Workforce Development Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Requirements Aviation Safety Aviation Security

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act air traffic controller staffing air traffic control modernization sustainable aviation fuel Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) PL 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 provisions pertaining to commercial aviation funding for FAA operations and facilities and equipment general support for provisions funding air traffic control modernization funding for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations and support Homeland Security: HR 2353, Safer Skies Act of 2025 scheduled charter service TSA Registered Traveler Program Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities: credit card interchange fees Trade (domestic/foreign): impacts of tariffs on commercial aviation

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act A study to assess whether part 23 certified aircraft may be used in air carrier operations (legislation pending) aircraft certification equipage advanced air mobility integration and certification spectrum, including 5G Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 aircraft programs

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Implementation of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S 2503, Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or ALERT Act S 697, Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act S 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 5451, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 5455, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 HR 1594, Sustainable Aviation Fuels Act contract towers airport development and infrastructure Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Budget/Appropriations: PL 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 HR 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 airport development and infrastructure small community air service Airport Improvement Program (AIP) FAA Contract Tower Program Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hiring and staffing TSA checkpoint wait times Homeland Security: Insider Threat TSA staffing, checkpoint wait times, and trusted traveler exit lane staffing staffing and hiring of CBP personnel TSA and CBP reimbursable agreements CBP public-private partnership Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: ROTOR Act, S 2503, and ALERT Act, HR 7613: Aviation Safety, ADS-B In Technology PAPA Act, HR 4146/S 2175: ADS-B Data, Airport Regulation Combatting Illegal Charter Operations Air Traffic Control Modernization Airport Protection, Access, Fee Methodology Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, OH: Proposed Closure Aviation Revenue Diversion Upholding Federal Preemption of National Airspace System FAA Reauthorization of 2024: Implementation and Congressional Oversight Budget/Appropriations: Air Traffic Control Modernization Funding FY 2026 Appropriations: DOT, DHS Federal Government Funding/TSA Shutdown Aviation Funding Stability Act, S 1045/HR 5451 Keep America Flying Act, S 3031/HR 5851 Fuel/Gas/Oil: EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) Initiative: Unleaded Aviation Fuel Development and Deployment Aerospace: Tariff Policy for Civil Aviation and Aerospace Sector Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: 529 Education Plans and Federal Student Loan Limits - Pilot and Aircraft Mechanic Training Defense: Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Government Fuel Card Program: Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement Card Program changes

Reported lobbying issue

Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Issues related to the Pilot and Technician Supply Small Community Air Service (Essential Air Service Program and Small Community Air Service Development Program, HR 4552, S. 2465) Pilot and Technician Workforce Development Issues related to 5G & Spectrum (H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Issues related to pilot training and qualification Issues related to FAA's authority to ensure the safe operation of the national air space Issues related to the FAA Reauthorization Issues related to air traffic control modernization and workforce (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Issues related to aircraft avionics, equipage, and aviation safety (ROTOR Act S.2503, S. 1985, Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025; ALERT Act, HR 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act) Issues related to Dept. of AG APHIS AQI fee for small aircraft operators Issues related to trade of civil aviation goods Issues related to pilot mental health (H.R. 2591,S. 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025) Issues related to FAA operation during a government shutdown (H.R. 5455, S. 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025; H.R. 6086, Aviation Funding Solvency Act) Issues related to aircraft and airport security Education: Issues related to use of federal financial aid for accredited flight education & training programs (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act)