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New Act Eases Mental Health Care for Aviation Workers

9/10/2025

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On September 8, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act by voice vote.
The bill allows pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care without fearing career repercussions.
It requires the FAA to update mental health regulations within two years, consulting medical professionals and labor groups.
The legislation allocates $13.7 million annually from 2026 to 2028 for training aviation medical examiners and reducing certification backlogs.
Supported by industry groups, the act aims to reduce stigma and confusion surrounding mental health care for aviation professionals.

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Story summary

On September 8, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act by voice vote.
The bill allows pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care without fearing career repercussions.
It requires the FAA to update mental health regulations within two years, consulting medical professionals and labor groups.
The legislation allocates $13.7 million annually from 2026 to 2028 for training aviation medical examiners and reducing certification backlogs.
Supported by industry groups, the act aims to reduce stigma and confusion surrounding mental health care for aviation professionals.