Defense
GAO Urges DHS to Address Longstanding Operational Deficiencies
The Department of Homeland Security is carrying a backlog of unimplemented fixes to critical operations, according to a Government Accountability Office...
GAO Report Looks Into Rideshare Safety Protections
Americans rely on rideshare and taxi services for basic mobility, whether getting to work, running errands, or reaching medical appointments. Yet a new...
Longshoremen's Union Lobbies Congress as Maritime Overhaul Advances
The International Longshoremen's Association is lobbying Congress on maritime policy at a moment when sweeping changes to federal shipping law are...
Transportation Trades Department Lobbies on Aviation Safety
The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO is pushing Congress on aviation safety and infrastructure spending as lawmakers grapple with high-profile...
Auto Dealers Association Lobbies Amid Tariff Crisis
The American International Automobile Dealers Association is lobbying amid a tariff crisis reshaping the auto industry. The 25% Section 232 tariffs on...
U.S. Airport Privatization Program Produces Minimal Results
A new Congressional Research Service report reveals that U.S. airport privatization, once positioned as a path to private capital and operational...
Stone, Sand Group Spends $110K Lobbying on Infrastructure Policy
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association is maintaining steady pressure on federal infrastructure and regulatory policy. The group's Q2 2026 lobbying...
CRS Report Points To Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming an estimated 39,345 lives in 2024 alone. As Congress grapples with...
Daimler Trucks Increases Lobbying on Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Daimler Trucks North America increased its federal lobbying spending to $230,000 in the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant uptick from the...
FAA and TSA Fail to Close Critical Gaps in Aviation Defense
The federal government's two primary aviation agencies are struggling to coordinate on a critical vulnerability: protecting aircraft from cyberattacks. A...
Lake Carriers Association Reduces Federal Lobbying Spending
Lake Carriers Association lobbying efforts in the second quarter focused on maritime operations and trade policy. The organization did not disclose specific...
Nissan's Trade Lobbying Continues Into USMCA Review
Nissan North America Inc. spent $150,000 through the law firm Hogan Lovells US LLP in the second quarter of 2026 on congressional lobbying activity,...
Public Transit Association Increases Lobbying Ahead of Funding Deadline
The American Public Transportation Association is focused on a critical infrastructure deadline. Federal funding for public transit authorized under the...
TSA Nominee Grilled Over Airport Security Privatization Push
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a contentious TSA Administrator nomination hearing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, for David Cummins, a Virginia...
Archer Aviation Consolidates Lobbying on eVTOL Aircraft
Archer Aviation is pursuing a narrowed lobbying strategy. The aerial vehicle manufacturer filed its Q2 2026 lobbying disclosure showing engagement with just...
Flight Safety Technologies Increases Federal Lobbying Spend
Flight Safety Technologies Inc. is stepping up its aviation lobbying efforts with a higher spending allocation in the second quarter. The company develops...
House Passes Bipartisan Family Airport Security Pilot Program
The House approved a bipartisan measure to streamline airport security for families with young children, marking a rare moment of consensus on a...
Covenant Aviation Security Ends Cornerstone Lobbying Deal
Covenant Aviation Security LLC terminated its lobbying relationship with Cornerstone Government Affairs on May 31, 2026, according to a filing signed July...