Safety
ALPA Honors Sen. Duckworth as Pilot Partisan of 2025
'Sen. Duckworth is one of the strongest champions for pilots in Congress'
Senator Tammy Duckworth
© U.S. Senate Photographic Studio; Renee Bouchard

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) presented Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) with its highest legislative recognition, the Pilot Partisan of the Year award, on Monday during the organization’s annual Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.

This award acknowledges Duckworth’s advocacy for aviation safety legislation and her support of pilot interests through her role as chair and ranking member on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s subcommittee on aviation, space, and innovation. ALPA specifically cited her contributions to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which established new safety protocols and workforce provisions for the aviation industry.