2023 – 2024
Senate Liaison, Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaison (2023-2024)
Federal government
Inspect source ↗STEPHEN JONES appears as a registered lobbyist in federal Lobbying Disclosure Act records connected to organizations tracked by Paper Trail.
Source-backed chronology
2023 – 2024
Federal government
Inspect source ↗2023 – 2024
Federal government
Inspect source ↗Documented in an LDA filing dated Oct 16, 2025
Federal LDA filings
Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Foreign Relations
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS. H.R.4779 - Making appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to MTCR and UAS FMS. H.R.4779 - Making appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to ALRE FMS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS. DHS authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS. DHS authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to UAS. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.4213 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. H.R.4213 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Foreign Relations
H.R.8595 - Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). H.R.8595 - Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS. Senate Foreign Operations appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Senate Foreign Operations appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Defense
H.R.3838 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. H.R.3838 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.3838 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.3838 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). S.2296 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. S.2296 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. S.2296 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. S.2296 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to UAS. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. S.2572 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs S.2572 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research & Development Programs. S.2572 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. S.2572 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Foreign Relations
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS. Foreign Operations appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to MTCR and UAS FMS. Foreign Operations appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to ALRE FMS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Foreign Relations
H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to UAS. Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.7742 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. H.R.7742 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to UAS. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS. DHS authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to UAS. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. DHS appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to UAS. DHS appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Defense
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 as it pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as it pertains to UAS. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Foreign Relations
H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS. Foreign Operations appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and UAS Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Foreign Operations appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) FMS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Defense
H.R.8800 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. H.R.8800 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.8800 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.8800 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). S.4784 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities for the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. S.4784 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities for the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. S.4784 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities for the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. S.4784 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities for the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. H.R.9495 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.9495 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.9495 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.9495 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. Senate Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. Senate Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. Senate Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. Senate Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 as it pertains to UAS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to UAS. Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.9310 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.as it pertains to UAS. H.R.9310 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. Senate Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to UAS. Senate Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Defense
Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. Defense Authorization legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, as it pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.7148 - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS. Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2027 as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2027 as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2027 as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. Defense Appropriations legislation for the fiscal year ending September 30. 2027 as it pertains to UAS.
LDA filing ↗Registrant: GENERAL ATOMICS · Defense
S.1071 - An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. as it pertains to Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Programs. S.1071 - An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. as it pertains too DOD Research and Development Programs. S.1071 - An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. as it pertains to Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor and Payload Technologies. S.1071 - An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. as it pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Procurement Programs. H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to DOD Research and Development Programs. H.R.4016 - Making appropriations for the DOD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to RPA Sensor and Payload Technologies. H.R.5371 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes as it pertains to UAS.
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