GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP for SKYDIO, INC.
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Aerospace AER
Support the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for infrastructure inspections; implementation of the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) program from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law No: 118-63); FAA rulemaking on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation of drones; drones as first responders; drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill (H.R. 9170); drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 9310); drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 8845); surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870, the Build America 250 Act).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOEL ROBERSON | Cmte. Lias., H. Republican Conf. ('02-'02); Floor Debate Coord, H. Republican Conf. ('03-'04); Law Clerk, H. Judiciary Committee ('05-'05) |
| MATTHEW SATTERLEY | Leg. Dir., Rep. Frank LoBiondo ('14-'17); Leg. Dir., Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle ('11-'13); Leg. Asst. & Leg. Corr., Rep. Connie Mack ('09-'11); Leg. Corr., Rep. John McHugh ('08-'09) |
| CHRISTOPHER SENN | Asst. Admin. FAA; Counsel, House Aviation Subcommittee |
Defense DEF
DOD acquisition and use of small unmanned aircraft systems; drone national security issues; drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriation for the Department of Defense (H.R. 9495); Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800); implementation of drone funding provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law No: 119-21); FCC Covered List for foreign-made drones and drone critical components; use of drones as counter drone (cUAS) solution.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MISHA LEHRER | Special Assistant, Legislative Aide, Sen. Chris Murphy ('15-'22) |
| JOEL ROBERSON | Cmte. Lias., H. Republican Conf. ('02-'02); Floor Debate Coord, H. Republican Conf. ('03-'04); Law Clerk, H. Judiciary Committee ('05-'05) |
| DANIEL SENNOTT | Minority Staff Dir., House Armed Services Cmte.; Minority General Counsel, House Armed Services Cmte.; Professional Staff Member, Staff Lead and Counsel, Military Personnel Subcmte., House Armed Services Cmte ('15-'21) |
Homeland Security HOM
Acquisition and use of small unmanned aircraft systems for homeland security, national security and border protection applications; implementation of drone funding provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law No: 119-21); drones as first responders; drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 9310); use of drones as counter drone (cUAS) solution.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MISHA LEHRER | Special Assistant, Legislative Aide, Sen. Chris Murphy ('15-'22) |
| JOEL ROBERSON | Cmte. Lias., H. Republican Conf. ('02-'02); Floor Debate Coord, H. Republican Conf. ('03-'04); Law Clerk, H. Judiciary Committee ('05-'05) |
| MATTHEW SATTERLEY | Leg. Dir., Rep. Frank LoBiondo ('14-'17); Leg. Dir., Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle ('11-'13); Leg. Asst. & Leg. Corr., Rep. Connie Mack ('09-'11); Leg. Corr., Rep. John McHugh ('08-'09) |
| CHRISTOPHER SENN | Asst. Admin. FAA; Counsel, House Aviation Subcommittee |
| DANIEL SENNOTT | Minority Staff Dir., House Armed Services Cmte.; Minority General Counsel, House Armed Services Cmte.; Professional Staff Member, Staff Lead and Counsel, Military Personnel Subcmte., House Armed Services Cmte ('15-'21) |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.