Improves Mental Health Support for Aviation Workers
Improves Mental Health Support for Aviation Workers
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Passed Senate1 month ago
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Transportation and Public WorksAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationDrug therapyGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security
Why This Matters
This bill updates regulations to support aviation workers with mental health issues, including encouraging them to seek help and improving the certification process for pilots and air traffic controllers.
If you work in aviation, this bill aims to make it easier to seek mental health support without fear of losing your job.
Who this affects
Pilots · Air traffic controllers · Aviation workers
What it costs
The bill would set aside $15 million each year from 2026 through 2028 and is estimated to cost $4 million over the 2026-2031 period. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
1The Federal Aviation Administration must update regulations to encourage aviation workers to seek help for mental health issues within 18 months.
2The bill allocates up to $15 million each year from 2026 to 2028 to recruit and train additional aviation medical examiners.
3The bill requires a public information campaign to reduce stigma around mental health care for aviation workers from 2026 to 2028.
