LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of HR 2353, the Safer Skies Act, legislation to ensure TSA applies the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program to all Part 135 and 380 air carrier operations with over nine seats, public schedules, and non-TSA checkpoints. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2592/S. 3258, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in support of modernization investments in the FAA air traffic control operations and supporting aviation infrastructure. Lobbied in support of reforming language in S. 2503, the ROTOR Act, to rebalance participation in stakeholder advisory boards for aviation. Educated lawmakers on the importance of pilot labor representation on aviation safety programs administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, including Aviation Safety Action Programs and Flight Operational Quality Assurance.
Lobbyists: FRANK MCCARTHY (covered position: House Transportation Committee; Representative Sue Kelly (NY-19)); PAUL MILOTTE (covered position: Legislative Director; Representative Don Young (AK-At Large)); MICHAEL LIPTAK (covered position: Legislative Correspondent; Senator Mitch McConnell)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE