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Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2591| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (43)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Brad Knott (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) update its regulations within two years to encourage aviation professionals to seek help for and disclose mental health conditions. It also enhances consultation requirements for a task group, ensuring a comprehensive review of mental health recommendations and relevant clinical studies from various aviation and medical stakeholders. The Act requires the FAA Administrator to conduct annual reviews of the mental health-related special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers. This review aims to reclassify and approve additional medications, improve mental health training for aviation medical examiners (AMEs), and potentially delegate more authority to AMEs, ultimately streamlining the process. Additionally, it authorizes an annual appropriation of $13.74 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to recruit and train additional AMEs, expand oversight, and clear backlogs of special issuance requests. Furthermore, the bill directs the FAA to implement recommendations from the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee within two years. It also allocates $1.5 million annually for a public information campaign to destigmatize mental health care, broaden awareness of available support services, and build trust among pilots and air traffic controllers.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9687
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
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
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 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3257
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9687
    Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.


  • September 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)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3257
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTransportation employees

Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2591| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
This legislation mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) update its regulations within two years to encourage aviation professionals to seek help for and disclose mental health conditions. It also enhances consultation requirements for a task group, ensuring a comprehensive review of mental health recommendations and relevant clinical studies from various aviation and medical stakeholders. The Act requires the FAA Administrator to conduct annual reviews of the mental health-related special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers. This review aims to reclassify and approve additional medications, improve mental health training for aviation medical examiners (AMEs), and potentially delegate more authority to AMEs, ultimately streamlining the process. Additionally, it authorizes an annual appropriation of $13.74 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to recruit and train additional AMEs, expand oversight, and clear backlogs of special issuance requests. Furthermore, the bill directs the FAA to implement recommendations from the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee within two years. It also allocates $1.5 million annually for a public information campaign to destigmatize mental health care, broaden awareness of available support services, and build trust among pilots and air traffic controllers.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9687
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
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
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 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3257
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9687
    Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.


  • September 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)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3257
    Introduced in Senate
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (43)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Brad Knott (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthTransportation employees