119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jun 25, 2025
PAPA Act of 2025
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Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jun 25, 2025)
Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act or the PAPA Act of 2025
This bill limits how Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data may be used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other government agencies. The bill also establishes disclosure requirements for certain user fees imposed on general aviation aircraft at public-use airports and limits the purposes for which the fees may be used.
As background, ADS-B transmits information (e.g., location and weather information) between aircraft and air traffic control.
The bill prohibits a person or government agency from using ADS-B data to identify an aircraft in order to impose a charge on the aircraft owner or operator.
The bill also specifies that air traffic controllers may only use ADS-B data to assist in tracking aircraft and improving air traffic safety and efficiency, or for other purposes determined appropriate by the Department of Transportation after notice and public comment.
Further, the bill prohibits any federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal official from initiating an investigation (excluding a criminal investigation) of a person based exclusively on ADS-B data. Under current law, this prohibition only applies to the FAA.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…a plan to establish an institute within the Federal Government to serve as a centralized resource and training center for Federal cyber workforce development. H.R.4146 - To limit the use of data from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, and for other purposes. S.1829 - A bill to combat the sexual exploitation o…
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
VECTOR AIRPORT SYSTEMS · lobbying firm or registrant: JTR STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
* H.R. 4146 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025 (PAPA Act) * S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act * H.R.7613 - Airspace Locati…
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
AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 4146/S. 2175 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act - legislation regarding the use of ADS-B data. S. 2530 (ROTOR Act)/ H.R. 7613 (ALERT Act) - Aviation safety legislatio…
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 ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,185,964
Spent on own lobbying
…Act H.R. 5451, Aviation Funding Stability Act H.R. 5455, Aviation Funding Stability Act H.R. 2932, Cutting Lead Exposure and Aviation Relief (CLEAR) Skies Act H.R. 4146, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act S. 2175, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 3746, Rebuilding Americas Airport Infrastructure Act S. 1966, Dont Miss Your Fligh…
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
CITY OF DENTON · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITALEDGE STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Urban Development/Municipalities
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…jects Municipal Bonds Energy supply chain issues Funding and loans for municipal water and wastewater projects Contract Tower Program funding WIFIA loan S 2175/HR 4146, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, Oppose HR 4704/S 2503, ROTOR Act, Oppose addition of S 2175/HR 4146 to the bill Library funding
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
COUNTY OF VENTURA · lobbying firm or registrant: THOMAS WALTERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lth and prevention, mental health programs and substance abuse prevention. H.R. 471 Fix our Forests Act H.R. 2492 Fire Safe Corridors Act opposition to S. 2175/H.R. 4146, the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act S. 2651, the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act. H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century…
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
RELIABLE ROBOTICS CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: RELIABLE ROBOTICS CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…related to the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Bills: S.2503 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 6222 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 4146 - PAPA Act. H.R.7613 - ALERT Act. H.R. 6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency Act. S. 3885 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness 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
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,131,400
Spent on own lobbying
…the Transportation Security Administration to carry out covert testing and risk mitigation improvement of aviation security operations, and for other purposes. H.R. 4146 To limit the use of data from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To direct the Secretary of Transportation t…
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
AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…iation Act of 2025 H.R. 2592 & S.3258 Aviation Medical Transparency Act of 2026 H.R. 2932 Cutting Lead Exposure and Aviation Relief Skies Act (CLEAR Skies Act) H.R. 4146 and S.2175 Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 4552 and S.2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 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
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC · lobbying firm or registrant: EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 1, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…for other purposes. S. 2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2175 Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 4146 PAPA Act of 2025 H.R. 5405 Government Shutdown Prevention Act H.R. 5455 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operat…
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
PORT OF PORTLAND · lobbying firm or registrant: PORT OF PORTLAND
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 25, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$99,410
Spent on own lobbying
…ith traditional jet fuel without the need to modify existing aircraft, meaning SAF can be immediately put to use. PILOT AND AIRCRAFT PRIVACY ACT (PAPA) (S 2175/HR 4146) Seek support from congressional offices in opposing PAPA legislation. Legislation prohibits the ability of an airport sponsor to use ADS-B data for purposes o…
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VECTOR AIRPORT SYSTEMS · lobbying firm or registrant: JTR STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
* H.R. 4146 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025 (PAPA Act) * S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act * H.R.7613 - Airspace Locati…
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…a plan to establish an institute within the Federal Government to serve as a centralized resource and training center for Federal cyber workforce development. H.R.4146 - To limit the use of data from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, and for other purposes. S.1829 - A bill to combat the sexual exploitation o…
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
GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…aham community project funding and Homeland Security, Budget Resolution and fund reductions at DOT, ROTOR Act (S.2503 & HR6222), Pilot and Privacy Act (S.2175, HR. 4146), Airport Provisions - Enhancing TIFIA, Protecting airport Proprietor rights, Shutdown impact for Air Traffic Controllers and TSA employees. HR6427 Airport Reg…
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
GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…with South Carolina delegation for support and benefits for the SC aviation community, EAS Support from DOT, ROTOR Act (S.2503), Pilot and Privacy Act (S.2175, HR. 4146), PFAS and PFOS retaining hazardous substances status within CERCLA, NDAA - Liability Protection Amendment, HR. 3746 -PFC Increase, HR. 5061 - UAS Mitigation,…
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
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$32,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…t 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 SA…
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COUNTY OF VENTURA · lobbying firm or registrant: THOMAS WALTERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lth and prevention, mental health programs and substance abuse prevention. H.R. 471 Fix our Forests Act H.R. 2492 Fire Safe Corridors Act opposition to S. 2175/H.R. 4146, the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act S. 2651, the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act. H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century…
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
AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 4146/S. 2175 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act - legislation regarding the use of ADS-B data. S. 2530 (ROTOR Act)/ H.R. 7613 (ALERT Act) - Aviation safety legislatio…
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 TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,100,700
Spent on own lobbying
…the Transportation Security Administration to carry out covert testing and risk mitigation improvement of aviation security operations, and for other purposes. H.R. 4146 To limit the use of data from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To direct the Secretary of Transportation t…
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
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$775,201
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3746, Rebuilding Americas Airport Infrastructure Act; H.R. 7613,ALERT Act, S. 2503, ROTOR Act H.R. 4146/S. 2175, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act; S. 3700, FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 H.R. 6460, Recreational Drone Empowerment Act; H.R. 6427, Airport Regul…
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
RELIABLE ROBOTICS CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: RELIABLE ROBOTICS CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…related to the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Bills: S.2503 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 6222 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 4146 - PAPA Act. H.R.7613 - ALERT Act. H.R. 6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency Act. S. 3885 - Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness 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 ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,172,100
Spent on own lobbying
…Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 H.R. 5455, Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 H.R. 2932, Cutting Lead Exposure and Aviation Relief (CLEAR) Skies Act H.R. 4146, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act S. 2175, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 3746, Rebuilding Americas Airport Infrastructure Act H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropri…
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
AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…d Extensions Act, 2025 H.R. 2591 & S.3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 H.R. 2932 Cutting Lead Exposure and Aviation Relief Skies Act (CLEAR Skies Act) H.R. 4146 and S.2175 Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 4552 and S.2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 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
CITY OF DENTON · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITALEDGE STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 15, 2026 · issue area: Urban Development/Municipalities
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…frastructure projects Energy supply chain issues Funding and loans for municipal water and wastewater projects Contract Tower Program funding WIFIA loan S 2175/HR 4146, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, Oppose HR 4704/S 2503, ROTOR Act, Oppose addition of S 2175/HR 4146 to the bill Library funding
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
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC · lobbying firm or registrant: EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 13, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…for other purposes. S. 2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2175 Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act H.R. 4146 PAPA Act of 2025 H.R. 5405 Government Shutdown Prevention Act H.R. 5455 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operat…
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