Bill · H.R. 2591· House(119-HR-2591)

Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

Age: 55 years

Illinois

Introduced: 4/2/2025
Last activity: 9/9/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by: Sean Casten
Cosponsors: - 21 - 22

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
Passed House
In Senate committee

What this bill would do

The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 requires the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator to update regulations encouraging aviation workers to seek help for and disclose mental health conditions. It directs the Administrator to conduct annual reviews of the mental health special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers, including approving additional safe medications. The bill sets aside funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to recruit and train additional aviation medical examiners and to clear application backlogs. It mandates the implementation of specific recommendations from the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee. Additionally, the legislation establishes a public information campaign to destigmatize seeking mental health care within the aviation industry. If the Administrator decides not to implement certain recommendations, a justification must be submitted to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The bill encourages aviation workers to seek mental health care and destigmatizes mental health treatment within the industry.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly consults with certified exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers and airline pilots.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
It improves access to specialized medical clearances and mental health support services for aviation personnel.