Bill · H.R. 5569· House(119-HR-5569)
PILOT Act
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PILOT Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees. The report must include a study on whether active duty pilots suffer from traumatic brain injuries caused by cumulative effects like high-speed maneuvers and catapult launches. It also requires a summary of current Department of Defense policies for identifying and treating these injuries. Additionally, the report must include a strategy to improve the identification, documentation, and treatment of such injuries. Finally, the Secretary must provide recommendations for potential regulatory or legislative actions to address these challenges.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill mandates a strategy to improve the identification and treatment of traumatic brain injuries among active duty pilots.
Would men be better off under this?+2
The bill addresses health risks prevalent in the pilot demographic, which is majority male.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The investigation into service-related brain injuries provides a framework for better health documentation that benefits veterans' future care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Identification and Treatment of Injuries: The bill requires a strategy to better identify, document, and treat mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries among pilots (Section 2, subsection b, clause 3). This could lead to better care for those serving on active duty.
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Addressing Cumulative Health Risks: The study seeks to determine if repetitive actions such as high-speed maneuvers and catapult launches cause brain injury (Section 2, subsection a). This focus could help address specific harm caused by service.
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Future Policy and Legislative Improvements: The Secretary is asked to provide recommendations for potential regulatory and legislative actions (Section 2, subsection b, clause 4). This could lead to formal changes meant to address the challenges of treating brain injuries in pilots.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Men+2Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas