SB3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update its rules for pilots, flight instructors, and other aviation workers who disclose mental health diagnoses or conditions. Currently, aviation workers must report mental health issues to the FAA, and the agency has strict rules about who can work. The bill aims to make these rules more flexible and fair for people managing mental health conditions. The bill is engrossed, meaning it has passed one and is ready for the other chamber to vote.
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SB3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
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Sponsors
John Hoeven
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (33)
Tammy Duckworth
Katie Boyd Britt
Richard Durbin
Deb Fischer
John Hickenlooper