AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION for AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI

Aviation Safety; International Aviation and Competitiveness Issues (Flags of Convenience, Labor Protections, Joint Venture Agreement); Pilot Training and Certifications; Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones; Brand New Air Traffic Control System and Air Traffic Management; Pilot Supply; Essential Air Service; Air Service to Rural Communities; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) Oversight and Implementation; Single Pilot Operations; Flight Deck Recording; Cargo Flight Deck Barriers; The Fair and Open Skies Act (Radio Altimeter Interference Issues, Aircraft Certification, Aviation Workforce Development Grants); Safer Skies Act of 2025 (H.R. 2353); SAFER SKIES Act (S.3481); H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (funding for ATC modernization, flight training); Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act (H.R.6222; S.2503); Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R.6267); Recreational Drone Empowerment Act (H.R.6460); Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act (H.R.7501); Safe Skies Act of 2026 (H.R.7526); Airline Competition and Antitrust; Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (S.3885); Safe Air on Airplanes Act (H.R.4994); Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization (H.R.5061); Runway incursions and ground vehicle safety; Keep America Flying Act (S. 3031); Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 (S.5311)

Contacted: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2591 (119th), H.R. 6086 (119th), S. 3481 (119th), H.R. 7526 (119th), S. 3257 (119th), H.R. 2353 (119th), H.R. 3410 (119th), S. 1759 (119th), H.R. 3935 (119th), S. 3258 (119th), H.R. 1 (119th), S. 5311 (119th), H.R. 7501 (119th), S. 2503 (119th), H.R. 2953 (119th), H.R. 4994 (119th), H.R. 7322 (119th), H.R. 6222 (119th), H.R. 5061 (119th), S. 3885 (119th), H.R. 6460 (119th), H.R. 6267 (119th), S. 3012 (119th), S. 3031 (119th), H.R. 2592 (119th)

Homeland Security HOM

Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Programs; Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Drones; Security Fees and Taxes; Airport and Aviation Security; Cargo Security; Abolish TSA Act of 2025 (S.1180); Reimbursable Screening Service Program Extension Act of 2026 (H.R.9391); One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R.9388); The SAFEGUARDS Act (H.R8770);

Contacted: Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 8770 (119th), S. 1180 (119th), H.R. 9388 (119th), H.R. 9391 (119th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Transportation Appropriations (Human Intervention Motivation Study, FAA Aeromedical, International Aviation, Crew Complement, Aviation Safety and New Entrants); Defense Appropriations (Unmanned Aircraft Systems); Homeland Security Appropriations (FFDO, Aviation Security); Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations (National Mediation Board); Alternative Conspicuity; Artificial Intelligence in Aviation;

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Defined Contribution Plan Catch-up Contributions; Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax; Tax Fairness for Workers Act (H.R.2671; S.1286); No Tax on Overtime (H.R. 1); No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475; S. 4310); Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act (no bill number yet); Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026 (H.R. 9771) - House Tax Committee

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1286 (119th), H.R. 1 (119th), H.R. 5475 (119th), H.R. 2671 (119th), S. 4310 (119th), H.R. 9771 (119th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Right-to-Work Act of 2025 (H.R. 1232), Labor-HHS Appropriations (NMB Funding); Protecting the Right to Organize Act, DOL nominations, DOL Labor Condition Applications; Federal Preemption Issues (Worker Protections and Collective Bargaining); NMB Nominations

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1232 (119th)

Defense DEF

National Defense Authorization (Pilot Mental Health, Aviation Safety, Single Pilot Operations); FY 26 NDAA, Section 373; Rotorcraft Equipage Standards

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Telecommunications TEC

GPS issues and 5G interference with critical aviation instrumentation, Spectrum sale; The Satellite Streamlining Act (H.R. 8255; S. 3639)

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 3639 (119th), H.R. 8255 (119th)

Retirement RET

Changes to PBGC premium structure relating to Market-Based Cash Balance Plans; Roth treatment of catch-up contributions.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

Flight Education Access Act

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Aerospace AER

NASA Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R.7273)

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 7273 (119th)

Transportation TRA

NTSB Nominations; DOT Nominations; Surface Transportation Authorization (Airport Terminal Grants and Airport Infrastructure Program)

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bankruptcy BNK

Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act (S.1381); Air Carrier Bankruptcies;

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1381 (119th)