Regulations and Government
Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care
Similar bill passed House
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The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act (S.3257), designed to encourage aviation professionals to seek mental health treatment by breaking down barriers. Similar legislation passed the House of Representatives in 2025. Senate passage, by unanimous consent, follows Commerce Committee approval in April.

Introduced by Sens. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), the bill has received strong support throughout the industry and adopts recommendations from the FAA’s Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC).

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