119th Congress · introduced in the House · Oct 28, 2025
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Transportation and Public Works
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Oct 28, 2025)
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
This bill provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, other essential Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, and certain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees during the period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., the government shutdown).
Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 continuing appropriations to pay and provide benefits to
• air traffic controllers and other FAA essential operational personnel whose services are required for the safe and orderly operation of the national airspace system; and
• TSA employees engaged in screening operations, aviation security duties, or related mission-support functions necessary to carry out security screening.
The bill also provides appropriations for payments to FAA and TSA contractors who are providing support to these employees.
Show the full summary (2 more paragraphs)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 House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AIRLINES FOR AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…irport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities in the event of a Government shutdown. S.2806 Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3031 / H.R.5851 A bill making continuing appropriations for essential Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration pay and operations in the even…
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
DELTA AIR LINES, INC · lobbying firm or registrant: THOLOS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 3031/H.R. 5851 Keep America Flying Act of 2026; S. 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act; H.R. 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act; Issues related to international fair competit…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…g concerns over CBP's proposed ESTA application changes. Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening, HR 9388 Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…changes to the ESTA application for visitors under the Visa Waiver Program. Proposals to ensure TSA officers are paid during funding lapses, including S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act. Opposing proposals to remove CBP officers from airports in DOJ-designated sanctuary cities.
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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…echnology upgrades. Proposals to ensure air traffic controllers are paid during funding lapses, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability 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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ns Act of 2027. Proposals to continue to pay ATC and TSA officers during a government shutdown, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability Act. Proposals to provide appropriations funding for the Corporation for Travel Promo…
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
…ns Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 6086, Aviation Funding Solvency Act H.R. 6427, Airport Regulatory Relief Act S. 3031, Keep America Flying Act of 2026 H.R. 5851, Keep America Flying Act of 2026 H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act H.R. 6460, Recreational Drone Empowerment 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
DELTA AIR LINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…y Act of 2025 H.R. 5455 - Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S. 1045 - Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S. 3387 - One Fair Price Act of 2025 S. 3031/ H.R. 5851 - Keep America Flying Act of 2026 H.R. 7613 - Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 S. 2503 /H.R. - Rotorcraft Operations Transp…
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
DELTA AIR LINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$1,450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 5451 - Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 H.R. 5455 - Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S. 1045 - Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S. 3031/ H.R. 5851 - Keep America Flying Act of 2026 S. 3759/H.R. 6518 - Securing Americas Fuels Act Issues Related to: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Passenger Sec…
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 AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$80,501
Spent on own lobbying
…tions: DOT, DHS Supplemental Spending: Air Traffic Control Modernization Funding Aviation Funding Stability Act, S 1045/HR 5451 Keep America Flying Act, S 3031/HR 5851
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 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
…ide refunds to passengers S. 2983 / H.R. 3026 A bill to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 S. 2806 Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3031 / H.R. 5851 A bill making continuing appropriations for essential Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration pay and operations in the even…
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
NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 24, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$76,635
Spent on own lobbying
…rol Modernization Funding FY 2026 Appropriations: DOT, DHS Supplemental Spending Aviation Funding Stability Act, S 1045/HR 5451 Keep America Flying Act, S 3031/HR 5851
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
AIRLINES FOR AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…irport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities in the event of a Government shutdown. S.2806 Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3031 / H.R.5851 A bill making continuing appropriations for essential Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration pay and operations in the even…
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
JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$1,190,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 3787, H.R. 7454, H.R. 6086, S. 3031, H.R. 5851, S. 1045, S. 3220, H.R. 6128, H.R. 5556, H.R. 5663, H.R. 1319, S. 2228 - Discussed proposals related to the travel industry.
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
DELTA AIR LINES, INC · lobbying firm or registrant: THOLOS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 3031/H.R. 5851 Keep America Flying Act of 2026; S. 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act; H.R. 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act; S. 2503/H.R. 6222 Rotorcraft Operations Trans…
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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…changes to the ESTA application for visitors under the Visa Waiver Program. Proposals to ensure TSA officers are paid during funding lapses, including S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act. Opposing proposals to remove CBP officers from airports in DOJ-designated sanctuary cities.
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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…echnology upgrades. Proposals to ensure air traffic controllers are paid during funding lapses, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability 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
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ns Act of 2027. Proposals to continue to pay ATC and TSA officers during a government shutdown, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability Act. Proposals to provide appropriations funding for the Corporation for Travel Promo…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…g concerns over CBP's proposed ESTA application changes. Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening, HR 9388 Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Fee Supporting authorization of TSA's pilot One Stop Security Screening HR9388 to allow for more airports and airlines to participate Keep America Flying Act - H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees. Provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, ess…
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