119th Congress · introduced in the House · Nov 20, 2025
ROTOR Act
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Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Nov 20, 2025)
Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR Act
This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight.
As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather information) between aircraft and air traffic control.
Under the bill, aircraft must generally operate with ADS-B In equipment to provide the aircraft with location information of other aircraft and traffic advisories. Current law does not require this equipment.
Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations allow aircraft performing a sensitive government mission to be excepted from requirements for using ADS-B Out equipment. This bill limits which flights may be considered sensitive government missions (e.g., not training flights) and requires additional reporting for the exception.
The Government Accountability Office must review the use of the ADS-B Out exception and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) must annually audit FAA oversight of operations that use the exception.
Further, the bill repeals a 2018 law that prohibits DOT from requiring certain military aircraft to install or use ADS-B equipment.
The bill also requires
• the OIG of the Army to audit the Army’s coordination with the FAA,
• the FAA to establish an office to coordinate airspace usage of military aircraft and review the safety of flight operations and routes around airports, and
• the FAA to enter into memoranda of understanding with military agencies for safety information sharing.
Show less of the summaryIncludes 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 Aviation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4853)
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
…toxic cabin air and hazardous fume events The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act would set national wage and benefit standards for airport service workers S.2503/H.R.6222, the ROTOR Act would enhance aviation safety by mandating ADS-B in technology for all manned aircraft in specific airspaces, close loopholes allowing military…
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
BOEING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BOEING COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$2,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6222 & S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. S.1985 - Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025. H.R.7613 - Airspace Location an…
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
BOEING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BOEING COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$2,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.8800 & S.4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6222 & S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. S.1985 - Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025. H.R.7613 - Airspace Location an…
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
RTX CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: RTX CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$2,980,000
Spent on own lobbying
…provisions related to propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, and sustainability. H.R. 7613 - ALERT Act of 2026; provisions related to aircraft technology. H.R. 6222/S. 2503 - ROTOR Act; provisions related to aircraft equipage. Issues related to aviation research funding and flight safety. P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bi…
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
…; H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (funding for ATC modernization, flight training); Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act (H.R.6222; S.2503); Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic…
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
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: OGR
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…tion reauthorization or rulemaking; H.R.3933/S.3819, Paving the Way for American Industry Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act. Aviation privacy issues; S.2503/H.R.6222, ROTOR Act; H.R.7613, ALERT 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
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tion reauthorization or rulemaking; H.R.3933/S.3819, Paving the Way for American Industry Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act. Aviation privacy issues; S.2503/H.R.6222, ROTOR Act; H.R.7613, ALERT Act. Discussions related to Water Resources Development Act reauthorization (H.R.9497).
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
ALASKA AIRLINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$500,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s; HR 4552/S2465 THUD Appropriations; HR 2592; HR 2591; issues related to aircraft equipage; issues relating to government shutdown impacts on aviation; S 2503/H.R. 6222 Rotor Act; H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act; ATC Pay during…
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
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE US LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aerospace
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…of sight (BVLOS) regulations, advanced air mobility (AAM), BEYOND Phase 2 program, Rotor Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act (S. 2503 and H.R. 6222), Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act (H.R. 7613), Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technology (SAFE-T) Ac…
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
UNITED AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to commercial aviation. Air Traffic Control modernization efforts & systemic failure mitigation measures. S.2503/H.R. 6222 ROTOR Act; H.R. 7613 Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026
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
…1966, Dont Miss Your Flight Act H.R. 3754, Dont Miss Your Flight Act H.R. 3423, Facilities for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act S. 2503, ROTOR Act H.R. 6222, ROTOR Act S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veteran…
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
GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor issues important to general aviation industry. S. 2503/H.R. 6222 - 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
JEPPESEN FOREFLIGHT · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to aviation safety technology; Issues related to H.R. 6222/S. 2503 - ROTOR Act; Issues related to H.R. 7613 - ALERT 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
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
…bility and UAS. Issues 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 Ac…
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
THE BOEING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to oversight of aviation quality and safety including Congressional hearings; S.2503/H.R.6222, ROTOR Act; H.R.7613, ALERT 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: 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
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
….R. 8770 Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2025 or the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025 S. 2503 / H.R. 6222 Rotor Act H.R. 4994 Safe Air on Airplanes Act H.R. 5301 / S. 2975 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation.…
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
…t to have stronger filters for air quality The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act would set national wage and benefit standards for airport service workers S.2503/H.R.6222, the ROTOR Act would enhance aviation safety by mandating ADS-B in technology for all manned aircraft in specific airspaces, close loopholes allowing military…
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 BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Mental Health in Aviation Act HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 6247 Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding S…
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
MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING, LLC (ON BEHALF OF NJASAP) · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 5475 No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 Shutdown Fairness A…
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
MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING, LLC (ON BEHALF OF SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS ASSN.) · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…l Health in Aviation Act 2025 HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act HR 6222 ROTOR Act HR 7613 ALERT Act S 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 S 1045 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 S 2503 ROTOR Act S 3012 S…
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
BOEING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BOEING COMPANY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$2,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.6222 & S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. S.1985 - Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025. H.R.7613 - Airspace Location an…
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
BOEING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BOEING COMPANY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$2,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.8800 & S.4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6222 & S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. S.1985 - Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025. H.R.7613 - Airspace Location an…
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
…rtation Appropriations THUD - Senator Graham 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 Control…
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
UNITED AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to commercial aviation. Air Traffic Control modernization efforts & systemic failure mitigation measures. S.2503/H.R. 6222 - 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