Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
House Passes the Mental Health in Aviation Act to Support Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers
The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 has passed the House of Representatives and is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process as it awaits further action from the committee. There are no specific upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill passed the House and addresses a widely recognized safety concern in the airline industry.
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Impact Analysis
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Life & Work
The bill requires the FAA to consult with unions representing air traffic controllers and airline pilots when developing new mental health policies. This gives organized labor a seat at the table in shaping workplace health rules that directly affect their members' careers and livelihoods.
“organizations representing certified collective bargaining representatives of airline pilots”
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3872)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
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