The ACPAC Modernization Act is a bill that aims to expand the membership of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). It adds a new member to the committee, specifically a representative from ticket agents. The ACPAC advises the Department of Transportation on how to improve airline customer service. Currently, the committee includes representatives from air carriers, airport operators, state or local governments with consumer protection expertise, and nonprofit public interest groups with consumer protection expertise.
Media outlets that support the ACPAC Modernization Act highlight its potential to provide a more comprehensive perspective on airline customer service issues by including ticket agents in the advisory committee. Proponents argue that ticket agents have direct interactions with consumers and can offer valuable insights into the challenges and needs of travelers, ultimately leading to better-informed decisions and improvements in customer service.
Critics of the ACPAC Modernization Act express concerns that adding a ticket agent representative might create conflicts of interest, as ticket agents often work closely with airlines. Some negative media coverage suggests that this addition could prioritize industry interests over consumer protection, potentially diluting the focus on passenger rights and service improvements.
Based on the provided data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries for the sponsor, Dina Titus, are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government, with no direct overlaps detected between these industries and the subjects of the bill, H.R. 5663: ACPAC Modernization Act. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not seem to be directly linked to the sponsor's top donors. The highest lobbying activity comes from General Dynamics Corp with $3,360,000, but there is no indication that this company is a major donor to the sponsor. It is important for voters to understand that while money does play a significant role in politics, in this case, there does not appear to be a direct financial link between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | $3,360,000 |
| THE TRAVELERS COS., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | THE TRAVELERS COS., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | $780,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY | $120,000 |
| CHUBB INA HOLDINGS INC | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | $80,000 |
| PRELUDE CORPORATION (PRELUDEDX) | DLA PIPER LLP (US) | $70,000 |
| FREEPOINT COMMODITIES LLC | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | $60,000 |
| BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE | THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC. | $60,000 |
| EQUIFAX INC. | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | $40,000 |
| DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS ACTION | AMS CONSULTING LLC | $40,000 |
| FUGRO | WINDWARD STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | $20,000 |
| CORVENT MEDICAL, INC. | DLA PIPER LLP (US) | $20,000 |
| UTAH COALITION OF DIRECT SELLING COMPANIES | DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP | $20,000 |
| GLSEN INC | GLSEN, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GAY LESBIAN & STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK) | undisclosed |
| BARRICK MINING CORPORATION (FKA BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION) | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dina Titus, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
