Improves Mental Health Support for Aviation Workers
Improves Mental Health Support for Aviation Workers
IntroducedN/A
In Senate6 days ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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 conditions and allocates funds to improve mental health resources in the industry.
If you work in aviation, this bill provides better support for mental health care and increases resources for medical evaluations.
Who this affects
Pilots · Air traffic controllers · Aviation medical examiners
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations to encourage aviation workers to seek help for mental health issues.
2It allocates up to $15 million each year from 2026 to 2029 to recruit and train more aviation medical examiners.
3The bill establishes a public information campaign to reduce stigma around mental health care in the aviation industry.
