119th Congress · introduced in the House · Aug 29, 2025
Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act
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Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$2,150,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 1631, H.R. 5061, H.R. 8610: Counter UAS-Drones; S. 2983: CISA 2025 Reauthorization; Cybersecurity Harmonization;
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
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (PL 118-63), including drone issues. Issues related to drones in H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. Issues related to drones in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-…
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
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,820,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Accountability Act; all provisions H.R. 3562: DEFIANCE Act of 2025; provisions related to Internet Service Providers H.R. 4950: Data BRIDGE Act; all provisions H.R. 5061: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; all provisions H.R. 5079: Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure…
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 GRID USA · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL GRID USA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.5061 Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (provisions relating to federal policy on energy security). Legislation to reauthorize the Cybe…
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
…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)
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
PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · lobbying firm or registrant: STEPTOE LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…); LOOTER Act of 2025 (H.R. 3600); Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853 / S. 1404); Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5061); Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act (H.R. 1058); Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act (H.R. 6602); Protect Your PIN Act (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
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$930,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6701, HEAT Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to…
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
…4554 / S. 2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 4562 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act H.R. 5061 Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act S. 2499 / H.R. 5087 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require passenger notification re…
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
INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$267,000
Spent on own lobbying
…79, Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (provisions relating to the interstate nautral gas pipeline sector). H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline sector). H.R. 5371, Continuing App…
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
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 4, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…t for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (provisions related to cybersecurity, privacy and spectrum); H.R. 5061 - Counter UAS Authority Security, Safety and Reauthorization Act (all provisions); H.R. 5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastruct…
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 FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 27, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,520,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 1631, H.R. 5061, H.R. 8610: Counter UAS-Drones; S. 2983: CISA 2025 Reauthorization; Cybersecurity Harmonization;
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
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,050,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s Act; all provisions H.R. 3149: App Store Accountability Act; all provisions H.R. 3562: DEFIANCE Act of 2025; provisions related to Internet Service Providers H.R. 5061: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; all provisions H.R. 5079: Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure…
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
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (PL 118-63), including drone issues. Issues related to drones in H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. Issues related to drones in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-…
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 GRID USA · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL GRID USA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.5061 Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (provisions relating to federal policy on energy security). Legislation to reauthorize the Cybe…
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
…ivacy 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, Surface Transportation Bill - Airport Provisions - Enhancing TIFIA, Protecting airport Proprietor rights, H5579 DOT Regs on passenger delay a…
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
…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)
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 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
…4554 / S. 2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 4562 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act H.R. 5061 Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act S. 2499 / H.R. 5087 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require passenger notification re…
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
PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · lobbying firm or registrant: STEPTOE LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 19, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…); LOOTER Act of 2025 (H.R. 3600); Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853 / S. 1404); Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5061); Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act (H.R. 1058); Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act (H.R. 6602); Protect Your PIN Act (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
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$960,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eFarm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6701, HEAT Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to…
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
…riations and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2882 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act S. 1966, Dont Miss Your Flight Act H.R. 3754, Dont Miss Your Flight Act H.R. 3423, Facilities…
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
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to implementation of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63), including drone issues; Issues related to drones in H.R. 5061 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; Issues related to drones in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-…
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
INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$275,000
Spent on own lobbying
…79, Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (provisions relating to the interstate nautral gas pipeline sector). H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline sector). H.R. 5371, Continuing App…
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 FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 8, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,160,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 1631, H.R. 5061, H.R. 8610: Counter UAS-Drones; S. 2983: CISA 2025 Reauthorization; Cybersecurity Harmonization;
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
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…t for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (provisions related to cybersecurity, privacy and spectrum); H.R. 5061 - Counter UAS Authority Security, Safety and Reauthorization Act (all provisions); H.R. 5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastruct…
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: HILL EAST GROUP, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ffing levels at airports; issues related to aviation safety and funding for aviation security infrastructure: S.1691 - Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.2378, SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025; H.R. 7613, ALERT Act; S.2503, ROTOR 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