119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Jun 25, 2025
Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act
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Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Jun 25, 2025)
Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act
This bill limits how Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data may be used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and 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 assess a fee or otherwise 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.
In addition, owners and operators of public-use airports must publicly disclose financial information about certain expenses and cost estimates for airside safety projects (e.g., runway or taxiway safety improvements) prior to charging landing or takeoff fees for general aviation aircraft (e.g., aircraft used for personal, recreational, or flight training purposes). Further, any revenue from these fees may only be used for airside safety projects.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…the use of fluorinated firefighting foam at airports. Issues related to air traffic control and facility upgrades. Issues related to airport safety, including S.2175 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, S.2503 - ROTOR Act, and H.R.7613 - ALERT Act. Issues related to federal permitting reform, including H.R.4776 - SPEED 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
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 legislation impact…
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.
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. 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 Flight Act H.R. 3754, Dont Miss Your Flight 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
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
…blic health 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 21s…
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
…ed Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the rate of duty on unmanned aircraft imported from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2175 A bill to establish requirements and limitations regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data, and for other purposes. S. 2206 A bill t…
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
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
…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. 5634 - Ve…
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
…ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, and 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…
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
FLIGHT SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL (FKA FLIGHT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Disussed aviation safety issues regarding FAA rules on pilot training and licensing. Sought support for S.2175 to prohibit use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data for assessing fees or charges on general aviation aircraft.
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
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
…nator 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 Controllers and TSA employees. HR6427 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
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
…nicated 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 Mi…
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 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…blic health 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 21s…
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 legislation impact…
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
…ed Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the rate of duty on unmanned aircraft imported from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. S. 2175A bill to establish requirements and limitations regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data, and for other purposes. S. 2206A bill to…
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
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 Regulatory 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
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
…. 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 Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 714…
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
…ct, 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. 5634 - Ve…
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
…ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, and 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…
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: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 9, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…the use of fluorinated firefighting foam at airports. Issues related to air traffic control and facility upgrades. Issues related to airport safety, including S.2175 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, S.2503 - ROTOR Act, and H.R.7613 - ALERT Act. Issues related to federal permitting reform, including H.R.4776 - SPEED 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
CAPITAL REGION AIRPORT COMMISSION · lobbying firm or registrant: RICHARD J. LEIDL, P.C.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 6, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lls. Support for an FY 2026 FAA Airport Terminal Program grant for a project at RIC. Support in opposition to the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, H.R. 4146 and S. 2175, and in opposition to inclusion in the ALERT Act, H.R. 7613. Support for nonstop international air service.
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
VECTOR AIRPORT SYSTEMS · lobbying firm or registrant: JTR STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 23, 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. 2175 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025 (PAPA Act) * ROTOR Act - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act * ALERT Act - Airspace Location 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
FLIGHT SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL (FKA FLIGHT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Disussed aviation safety issues regarding FAA rules on pilot training and licensing. Sought support for S.2175 to prohibit use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data for assessing fees or charges on general aviation aircraft.
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
GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…nator 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 Controllers and TSA employees. HR6427 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
GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…nicated 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 Mi…
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
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Amount not reported
….L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions relating to air traffic control modernization, spectrum auctions, and sustainable aviation fuel tax credits S. 2175 - A bill to establish requirements and limitations regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data, and for other purposes. H.R. 4552/S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,190,059
Spent on own lobbying
…. 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 Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 714…
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