Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3257

119th Congress

Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hoeven

R - ND

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The Mental Health in Aviation Act reforms FAA regulations to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health treatment without fear of losing medical certification. Allocates up to $15 million annually to improve the Office of Aerospace Medicine, expand approved medications, and launch a public campaign to destigmatize mental health care in aviation.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Mental Health in Aviation Act reforms FAA regulations to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health treatment without fear of losing medical certification. Allocates up to $15 million annually to improve the Office of Aerospace Medicine, expand approved medications, and launch a public campaign to destigmatize mental health care in aviation.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Encourages pilots and controllers to seek mental health help
Allocates $15M annually to clear certification backlogs
Expands list of approved medications for aviators
Implements aviation rulemaking committee recommendations
$1.5M annual public awareness campaign

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Commercial pilots, private pilots, and air traffic controllers benefit from reduced barriers to mental health treatment. Addresses safety concerns by encouraging early intervention. Aviation medical examiners receive enhanced training.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3257, 119th Congress (2025). "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3257