119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Oct 22, 2025
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Oct 22, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Oct 22, 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.
The bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) September 30, 2026.
The bill must take effect as if it had been enacted on September 30, 2025.
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.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day October 21, 2025).
Introduced in Senate
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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
…s 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 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: 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 fai…
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ver 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…proposed 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
…n, and technology 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
…opriations 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 Tr…
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
…Branch, Military Construction and Veterans 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. 64…
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
…Stability 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 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
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
…ency Act 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) Pa…
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
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
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
…ons Relief Act, S3347 Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation Act, S3287 Mental Health in Aviation, HR Pay our Patriots Act - Air Traffic Controllers Support, S. 3031 Keep American Flying Act, S 499 Shutdown Government Prevention Act, HR5847 Airline Travelers Right To Know Act, HR5579 Regulations on Passenger Delay and Other…
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: 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 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
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
…proposed 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
…n, and technology 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
…opriations 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 Tr…
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
…ver 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
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
…ng 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, essential Fed…
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
…Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act;H.R. 3410/S. 1759 Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act; H.R. 5451/S. 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act; H.R. 5851/S. 3031, Keep America Flying Act; H.R. 6086, Aviation Funding Solvency Act; H.R. 6518/S. 3759, SAF Act; H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act; Airport operations safety…
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: Transportation
$775,201
Spent on own lobbying
…Act; H.R. 4776, SPEED Act; H.R. 573, Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act H.R. 3898, PERMIT Act; H.R. 5451/S. 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act; H.R. 5851/S. 3031, Keep America Flying Act; H.R. 6086, Aviation Funding Solvency Act; H.R. 6518/S. 3759, SAF Act; H.R. 6427, Airport Regulatory Relief Act; H.R. 8870, BUILD Amer…
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 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,460,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Stability 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 - ROTOR Act of 2026 OTHER…
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