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US Senate approves aviation mental-health bills
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The US Senate approved bills intended to make it easier for pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental-health treatment. The legislation still requires approval by the House and the president.
- United States Senate
- Federal Aviation Administration
- United States
- John A Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
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The United States Senate approved bills intended to encourage aviation professionals with mental-health conditions to seek treatment.
“The US Senate recently approved bills aimed at encouraging aviation professionals struggling with a mental health condition get treatment.”
The legislation still requires approval by the US House of Representatives and the president.
“The House and president must still approve the legislation”
The FAA changed its protocol in December 2025 to potentially allow pilots to return to flying three months after starting an antidepressant.
“In December 2025, the FAA changed its protocol to allow pilots to potentially return to the sky three months after starting an antidepressant.”