Bill · H.R. 2592· House(119-HR-2592)
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Sean Casten
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 8
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 requires the FAA Administrator to publish a list of medications and treatments used for airman medical certification. This list must be maintained on a publicly available website. The Administrator is required to consult with various groups, including air traffic controller and airline pilot representatives, when drafting the list. The list must include medications designated as "Do Not Issue" and information regarding stabilization periods for medications. Additionally, the Administrator must update this list annually.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates the publication of a drug list on a publicly available website to increase transparency for airmen.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill requires consultation with certified exclusive bargaining representatives during the drafting process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Administrator to publish and maintain a list of medications and treatments on a publicly available website (Section 2(a)). This provides clarity on what can be safely prescribed to an airman.
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Improved Accessibility for Airmen: The list must be drafted in a user-friendly and accessible manner and provided to airmen when they first seek a license and medical certification (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Clearer Expectations for Medication Use: The list must indicate the average period of time an airman might need limited or no duties to stabilize on an approved medication (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Direct Communication for Medical Professionals: The requirement to include a mechanism for doctors or medical providers to contact the FAA regarding the list allows for direct clarification of medical questions (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Collaborative Drafting: The list is drafted in consultation with various stakeholders, including the Aeromedical Innovation and Modernization Working Group and certified bargaining representatives for air traffic controllers and airline pilots (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+3
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 4/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey