Pilots and air traffic controllers would find it easier to get mental health care.
This bill would make it easier for pilots and air traffic controllers to get mental health care. It would update rules, improve medical exams, and launch a public campaign to reduce the stigma around mental health in aviation. This aims to encourage aviation workers to seek help when they need it.
Today, aviation workers might face challenges or stigma when disclosing mental health conditions, and the FAA's rules for medical clearance may not fully reflect current medical understanding. If this bill becomes law, the FAA would update its rules to encourage mental health disclosure, streamline the medical clearance process for pilots and air traffic controllers, and launch a public campaign to reduce stigma. It would also set aside $1.5 million each year for public education and $15 million each year to improve medical examiner training and clear backlogs, from fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
S 3257 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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