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S. 3257

John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

📅 Oct 01, 2026
Summary:
• Requires the FAA Administrator to update regulations within 2 years to encourage individuals in aviation to seek help for mental health conditions and disclose such conditions
• Mandates annual reviews of the mental health special issuance process for pilots and air traffic controllers to improve regulations, policies, and guidance
• Designates up to $15 million annually (fiscal years 2026-2029) to expand capacity at the Office of Aerospace Medicine and up to $1.5 million annually for public information campaigns to destigmatize mental health care in aviation
Additional Details:
• Requires implementation of recommendations from the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee submitted on April 1, 2024, within 2 years of enactment
• Establishes consultation requirements with aviation and medical community stakeholders, including air traffic controller representatives, airline pilot organizations, and accredited aviation education institutions
• Requires the Administrator to provide justification to Congress within 90 days if deciding not to implement any recommendations from required reports
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