House Committee Advances Aviation Mental Health Bill

Legislation encourages aviation personnel to disclose their conditions.

Zach Vasile

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025" to address mental health challenges in the aviation community.
The bill mandates the FAA to revise regulations, encouraging aviation workers to voluntarily disclose mental health diagnoses or conditions after consulting with industry representatives and medical professionals.
It allocates $13.7 million annually through 2029 to recruit and train more aviation medical examiners, including psychiatrists.
Other provisions include an annual review process for new mental health treatments and medications for pilots and air traffic controllers, and the implementation of prior committee recommendations.

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The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at addressing mental health challenges in the aviation community.

The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 would require the FAA to revise its regulations to encourage aviation workers to voluntarily disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition. The agency would have to consult with collective bargaining representatives for air traffic controllers (ATCs) and pilots, as well as medical professionals, while developing the new rules.