Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
FAA: Public List of Approved Medications for Pilots
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is actively moving through the committee system, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill mentioned for this legislation.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and solves a clear problem for pilots, but it still needs to pass through the committee process.
Key Points
- The FAA would have to create a public website that lists which medications and treatments are safe for pilots to use. Currently, this information is not always easy for pilots or their doctors to find.
- The list must be easy to understand and given to new pilots when they first get their licenses. It will include a "Do Not Issue" section for drugs that are strictly banned for flight safety.
- To make the list accurate, the FAA must talk to pilot unions, air traffic controllers, and medical experts. They will also provide a way for doctors to contact the FAA directly with questions.
- The website will explain how long a pilot needs to wait after starting a new medicine before they can fly again. This helps ensure the medication is working correctly and does not cause side effects.
- The FAA must update this list every year. This ensures that as new medicines are created, pilots know exactly which ones they can take without losing their jobs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
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