119th Congress·House bill
H.R. 2591: Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
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.
SponsorRep. Sean CastenDemocrat, IL
IntroducedApr 2, 2025in the House
Latest actionSep 9, 202514 actions
Cosponsors430 recorded votes
Where the bill stands
Passed House- Introduced Apr 2, 2025
- Committee Apr 2, 2025
- Passed House Sep 8, 2025
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Latest action, Sep 9, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summary
Library of Congress, Apr 2, 2025Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review and update its regulations and policies on mental health for pilots and air traffic controllers.
The FAA must update regulations and take any other actions necessary to implement the recommendations of (1) the Aviation Workforce Mental Health Task Group, and (2) the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (the ARC).
The FAA must also annually review and update, as appropriate, the applicable regulations and policies on mental health-related special issuance for pilots and air traffic controllers. As background, an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate is a discretionary document from the FAA which allows an airman with a disqualifying medical condition to fly under a restricted medical certificate.
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Among other things, the review and update must
- reclassify and approve additional medications that may be safely prescribed to airmen to treat mental health conditions,
- delegate additional authority to aviation medical examiners (AMEs) consistent with the ARC recommendations, and
- improve the special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers.
The bill authorizes the FAA to take actions to recruit and train additional AMEs.
The bill also authorizes an FAA public information campaign or education efforts to (1) destigmatize individuals in (or interested in joining) the aviation industry who seek mental health care, (2) broaden awareness of available supportive services, and (3) establish trust with pilots and air traffic controllers.
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Votes
0 recordedNo recorded roll-call vote on this bill yet
Actions
14 total- Sep 9, 2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sep 8, 2025HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 8, 2025HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)
- Sep 8, 2025HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
- Sep 8, 2025HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)
- Sep 8, 2025HouseMr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 8, 2025HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
- Sep 8, 2025HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
All 14 actions
- Jun 11, 2025HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 11, 2025HouseSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- Jun 11, 2025HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Apr 3, 2025HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Apr 2, 2025HouseIntroduced in House
- Apr 2, 2025HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Committees
2- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred ToReferred To, Sep 9, 2025
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReported ByReported By, Sep 8, 2025Markup By, Jun 11, 2025Discharged from, Jun 11, 2025Referred To, Apr 2, 2025
- Subcommittee: Aviation SubcommitteeReferred toReferred to, Apr 3, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors
43 cosponsors- Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL-6)Sponsor, Apr 2, 2025
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)OriginalJoined Apr 2, 2025
- Rick Larsen (D-WA-2)OriginalJoined Apr 2, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)OriginalJoined Apr 2, 2025
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Joined May 15, 2025
- Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24)Joined May 15, 2025
- Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)Joined May 15, 2025
- Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)Joined May 15, 2025
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Joined May 21, 2025
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)Joined May 21, 2025
- Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Joined May 23, 2025
- Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12)Joined May 23, 2025
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2)Joined Jun 2, 2025
All 43 cosponsors
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24)Joined Jun 2, 2025
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)Joined Jun 4, 2025
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)Joined Jun 4, 2025
- Addison McDowell (R-NC-6)Joined Jun 9, 2025
- Dina Titus (D-NV-1)Joined Jun 9, 2025
- James Moylan (R-GU)Joined Jun 9, 2025
- Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18)Joined Jun 9, 2025
- André Carson (D-IN-7)Joined Jun 10, 2025
- Burgess Owens (R-UT-4)Joined Jun 10, 2025
- Christopher Deluzio (D-PA-17)Joined Jun 11, 2025
- Henry Johnson (D-GA-4)Joined Jun 11, 2025
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)Joined Jun 11, 2025
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)Joined Jun 11, 2025
- David Valadao (R-CA-22)Joined Jun 17, 2025
- Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3)Joined Jun 17, 2025
- LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10)Joined Jun 20, 2025
- Michael Turner (R-OH-10)Joined Jun 20, 2025
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2)Joined Jul 10, 2025
- Robert Garcia (D-CA-42)Joined Jul 10, 2025
- Brad Knott (R-NC-13)Joined Jul 14, 2025
- Jill Tokuda (D-HI-2)Joined Jul 15, 2025
- Nicholas Begich (R-AK)Joined Jul 15, 2025
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)Joined Jul 15, 2025
- Tony Wied (R-WI-8)Joined Jul 22, 2025
- Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18)Joined Jul 22, 2025
- Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4)Joined Aug 8, 2025
- Nick LaLota (R-NY-1)Joined Aug 8, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Joined Aug 29, 2025
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY-3)Joined Aug 29, 2025
- Angie Craig (D-MN-2)Joined Sep 8, 2025
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Joined Sep 8, 2025
Text versions
4- Referred in Senate Sep 9, 2025 PDF: Referred in Senate
- Reported in House Sep 8, 2025 PDF: Reported in House
- Engrossed in House Sep 8, 2025 PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in House Apr 2, 2025 PDF: Introduced in House
Amendments
0No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports
- CBO: H.R. 2591, Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025Aug 1, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 11, 2025
- Committee report H. Rept. 119-242
Titles
2Short titles
- Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- 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.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects
11Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationDrug therapyGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security
Related bills
0No related bills listed
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