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Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

Introduced: April 2, 2025 Introduced by: Casten, Sean Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)
Sep 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)
Sep 8, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
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Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review and update its regulations and policies on mental health for pilots and air traffic controllers.

The FAA must update regulations and take any other actions necessary to implement the recommendations of (1) the Aviation Workforce Mental Health Task Group, and (2) the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (the ARC).

The FAA must also annually review and update, as appropriate, the applicable regulations and policies on mental health-related special issuance for pilots and air traffic controllers. As background, an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate is a discretionary document from the FAA which allows an airman with a disqualifying medical condition to fly under a restricted medical certificate.

Among other things, the review and update must

  • reclassify and approve additional medications that may be safely prescribed to airmen to treat mental health conditions,
  • delegate additional authority to aviation medical examiners (AMEs) consistent with the ARC recommendations, and
  • improve the special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers.

 The bill authorizes the FAA to take actions to recruit and train additional AMEs.

The bill also authorizes an FAA public information campaign or education efforts to (1) destigmatize individuals in (or interested in joining) the aviation industry who seek mental health care, (2) broaden awareness of available supportive services, and (3) establish trust with pilots and air traffic controllers.

What's happening now September 9, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 60

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 Cosponsors 43
All 43 Democratic 21 Republican 22
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Sep 8, 2025
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Lawler, Michael
New York · Sep 8, 2025
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Evans, Gabe
Colorado · Aug 29, 2025
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Aug 29, 2025
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LaLota, Nick
New York · Aug 8, 2025
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Aug 8, 2025
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 22, 2025
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Wied, Tony
Wisconsin · Jul 22, 2025
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Begich, Nicholas J.
Alaska · Jul 15, 2025
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Jul 15, 2025
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Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · Jul 15, 2025
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Knott, Brad
North Carolina · Jul 14, 2025
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Jul 10, 2025
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Garcia, Robert
California · Jul 10, 2025
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McIver, LaMonica
New Jersey · Jun 20, 2025
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 20, 2025
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Scholten, Hillary J.
Michigan · Jun 17, 2025
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Valadao, David G.
California · Jun 17, 2025
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Jun 11, 2025
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 11, 2025
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Obernolte, Jay
California · Jun 11, 2025
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jun 11, 2025
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 10, 2025
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · Jun 10, 2025
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McDowell, Addison P.
North Carolina · Jun 9, 2025
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Moylan, James C.
Guam · Jun 9, 2025
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Ryan, Patrick
New York · Jun 9, 2025
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 9, 2025
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Jun 4, 2025
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jun 4, 2025
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jun 2, 2025
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Jun 2, 2025
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 23, 2025
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 23, 2025
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King-Hinds, Kimberlyn
Northern Mariana Islands · May 21, 2025
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 21, 2025
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · May 15, 2025
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · May 15, 2025
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 15, 2025
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · May 15, 2025
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Apr 2, 2025
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Apr 2, 2025
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Apr 2, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2591/
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"H.R. 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2591/.
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H.R. 2591, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2591/.
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