119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 26, 2025
Safer Skies Act of 2025
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Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 26, 2025)
Safer Skies Act of 2025
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to require that certain small public charter air carrier operations comply with the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP).
As background, the TSA has different types of security programs based on the nature of the air carrier’s operations. Currently, the AOSSP requirements apply to all scheduled passenger service with a seating capacity of 61 or more seats that operate into or out of a TSA-controlled sterile area.
The TSA also has other security programs that have less stringent security requirements than the AOSSP. These programs are designed for different types of aircraft operators, including operations under Part 135 (e.g., scheduled commuter flights in smaller aircraft) and Part 380 (e.g., public charter flights) of the Department of Transportation’s regulations.
This bill applies the AOSSP requirements to air carriers operating under Part 135 and Part 380 that (1) operate scheduled public charter service, (2) operate airplanes configured with 10 or more passenger seats, and (3) do not enplane or deplane in a TSA-managed checkpoint.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$441,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2353, the Safer Skies Act would enhance safety standards for certain air operators that currently operate without the rigorous screening requirements of commercial…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…g Services Program Extension Act (H.R. 9391); One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R. 9388); Dont Miss Your Flight Act (H.R. 3754/S. 1966); Safer Skies Act (H.R. 2353); Pay TSA Act (H.R. 7941); Aviation Funding Stability Act (S. 1045); Aviation Solvency Funding Act (H.R. 6086); National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act (H.R. 8770/S. 2387); Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act (H.R. 9391); One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R. 9388); Safer Skies Act (H.R. 2353); Pay TSA Act (H.R. 7941); National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8800/S. 4784). Specific issues include aviation security, including crew, passenger…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of H.R. 2353, Safer Skies Act; security screening requirements for covered public charter and air carrier operations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2592 / S. 3258, Aviation Me…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of H.R. 2353, Safer Skies Act; security screening requirements for covered public charter and air carrier operations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2592 / S. 3258, Aviation Me…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nd Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Pre-Pilot Pathway Act, FAA Severe Turbulence Research and Development Act of 2023; Mental Health in Aviation Act H.R. 2353 Safer Skies Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: THE DOERRER GROUP LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2353, Safer Skies Act of 2025 HR 8770/S 2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 scheduled charter service TSA Registered Traveler Program
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ers; 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 Ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…inancial literacy; issues relating to payment innovation and card technology; issues related to payment card security; issues relating to Data Use and Privacy. H.R. 2353. P.L. 119-37; aviation issues impacted by government shutdown.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…inancial literacy; issues relating to payment innovation and card technology; issues related to payment card security; issues relating to Data Use and Privacy. H.R. 2353. Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: PENN AVENUE PARTNERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$180,000
Paid to lobbying firm
International aviation issues. Aviation safety and security issues. S.2503/H.R.6222 - ROTOR Act. Infrastructure issues. Interchange issues. H.R.2353 - Safer Skies Act of 2025. S.3622/H.R.7089 - SERVE Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R.2353 - Safer Skies Act of 2025 and Air Traffic Control Modernization.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…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
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of the Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591/S 3257). Lobbied for aviation safety program and equipage reform. Lobbied in support of Safer Skies Act of 2025 (HR 2353).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of the Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591/S 3257). Lobbied for aviation safety program and equipage reform. Lobbied in support of Safer Skies Act of 2025 (HR 2353).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$431,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2353, the Safer Skies Act would enhance safety standards for certain air operators that currently operate without the rigorous screening requirements of commercial…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: THE DOERRER GROUP LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2353, Safer Skies Act of 2025 scheduled charter service TSA Registered Traveler Program
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…inancial literacy; issues relating to payment innovation and card technology; issues related to payment card security; issues relating to Data Use and Privacy. H.R. 2353. P.L. 119-37; aviation issues impacted by government shutdown.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…inancial literacy; issues relating to payment innovation and card technology; issues related to payment card security; issues relating to Data Use and Privacy. H.R. 2353. Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$266,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ers; 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 Ove…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing