Regulations and Government
NBAA Welcomes Pair of U.S. Senate Aeromedical Bills
Measures seek improved medication guidance for pilots
U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
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NBAA has voiced support for two bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) and Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) to support aviation professionals seeking mental health care. The Aviation Medication Transparency Act, introduced earlier this year by the House of Representatives, stands to improve medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. The Mental Health in Aviation Act, already passed by the House, seeks to improve and update the FAA’s medical certification process. 

“NBAA strongly supports the Mental Health in Aviation Act, which aims to address the stigma surrounding mental health in the aviation community,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. He added that pilots, controllers, and others should feel safe seeking help without fear of repercussions.