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The legislation targets the modernization of mental health policies for pilots, aiming to reduce stigma and improve support. It includes comprehensive reforms to current FAA guidelines, encouraging a more open approach to mental health in the aviation industry.
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Overhaul FAA Pilot Mental Health Rules
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, which aims to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) outdated pilot mental health rules. The bill seeks to address the stigma and lack of support for pilots' mental health, including 24 FAA-mandated recommendations. It mandates a comprehensive reform to end policies that discourage commercial pilots from seeking mental health support and therapy. The bill is now moving to the Senate. Commercial airline pilots must have a first-class medical certificate from the FAA, requiring exams by an aviation medical examiner every 12 months for pilots 40 and younger, and every six months for older pilots. Pilots must also self-disclose any mental disorders on exam forms. The Executive Director of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign, who is also a commercial pilot, informed CNN about the upcoming reforms.