THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Discussions involving Air Traffic Control modernization Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MIKE MULLEN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitored H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating National Mediation Board
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Discussions pertaining to pilot certificate accessibility Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
| MIKE MULLEN | — |
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.