119th Congress · introduced in the House · Apr 2, 2025
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
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Latest action (Sep 9, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Apr 2, 2025)
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review and update its regulations and policies on mental health for pilots and air traffic controllers.
The FAA must update regulations and take any other actions necessary to implement the recommendations of (1) the Aviation Workforce Mental Health Task Group, and (2) the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (the ARC).
The FAA must also annually review and update, as appropriate, the applicable regulations and policies on mental health-related special issuance for pilots and air traffic controllers. As background, an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate is a discretionary document from the FAA which allows an airman with a disqualifying medical condition to fly under a restricted medical certificate.
Among other things, the review and update must
• reclassify and approve additional medications that may be safely prescribed to airmen to treat mental health conditions,
Show the full summary (4 more paragraphs)Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874)
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-242.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$464,468
Spent on own lobbying
…Safety Standards - Airline Joint Ventures - Aviation Funding Stability Act - H.R.4994 - Safe Air on Airplanes Act - H.R.7613 - ALERT Act - S.2503 - ROTOR Act - H.R. 2591/S. 3257 - Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 - H.R.7526 - Safe Skies Act of 2026 - H.R.7501 - Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act - S.5311 - Ca…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…H.R. 2592 / S. 3258, Aviation Medication Transparency Act; publication of FAA medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2591 / S. 3257, mental health in aviation legislation; pilot mental health, medical certification and aeromedical screening reforms. Lobbied in support of FAA air t…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…H.R. 2592 / S. 3258, Aviation Medication Transparency Act; publication of FAA medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2591 / S. 3257, mental health in aviation legislation; pilot mental health, medical certification and aeromedical screening reforms. Lobbied in support of FAA air t…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…for ATC modernization, flight training); Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act (H.R.6222; S.2503); Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Av…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Issues related to Dept. of AG APHIS AQI fee for small aircraft operators Issues related to trade of civil aviation goods Issues related to pilot mental health (H.R. 2591,S. 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, H.R.2592, Aviation Medication Transparency Act; S.3258, John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act) Issues rel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ALASKA AIRLINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$500,000
Spent on own lobbying
…spectrum uses in aviation; HR 1536; privacy; essential air service program issues; HR 4246, NDAA - aviation issues; HR 4552/S2465 THUD Appropriations; HR 2592; HR 2591; issues related to aircraft equipage; issues relating to government shutdown impacts on aviation; S 2503/H.R. 6222 Rotor Act; H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriatio…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…FY 2026 THUD Appropriations: Provisions relating to funding the FAA operations, facilities and maintenance, and modernization of the National Airspace System. H.R. 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025. H.R. 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025. S.3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025. S.697 Air Traffic…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED AIRLINES INC · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$960,000
Spent on own lobbying
…olvency Act, to provide funding for the FAA in the event of a lapse in appropriations. S.1985, Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025, most provisions. H.R. 2591/S. 3257, Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 2592, Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025, all provisions. P.L. 118-63, FAA Reaut…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PILOT MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: INFLECTION POINT (FKA ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591), Aviation Medication Transparency Act (HR 2592), mental health policy, FAA regulations
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$80,501
Spent on own lobbying
…afety, ADS-B In Technology, ADS-B Data Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, S 3885 and HR 7553: AAM Certification Mental Health in Aviation Act, HR 2591 and S 3257, Aviation Medication Transparency Act, HR 2591 and S 3257: Pilot Mental Health Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technolo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,131,400
Spent on own lobbying
…tificates for certain Federal Aviation Administration inspections. H.R. 2514 Trucker Bathroom Access Act H.R. 2563 Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act H.R. 2591 / S. 3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 H.R. 2592 / S. 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 S. 1337 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Exte…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$320,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R.1818 Aviation Workforce Development Act H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.R. 2591 & S.3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 H.R. 2592 & S.3258 Aviation Medical Transparency Act of 2026 H.R. 2932 Cutting Lead Exposure and Aviation Relief…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.3257 Mental Health in Aviation Act S. 697 Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 H.R. 2592 Aviation Medical Transparency Act H.R. 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act S. 2503ROTOR Act H.R. 4704 ROTOR Act S. 1045Aviation Funding Stability Act H.R. 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act S. 3021Shutdo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…traffic controllers. Lobbied in support of the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (HR 2592/S 3258). Lobbied in support of the Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591/S 3257). Lobbied for aviation safety program and equipage reform. Lobbied in support of Safer Skies Act of 2025 (HR 2353).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…traffic controllers. Lobbied in support of the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (HR 2592/S 3258). Lobbied in support of the Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591/S 3257). Lobbied for aviation safety program and equipage reform. Lobbied in support of Safer Skies Act of 2025 (HR 2353).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…rency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in suppor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…rency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in suppor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…rency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in suppor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING, LLC (ON BEHALF OF NJASAP) · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 5475 No Tax on Overtime for All Wo…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING, LLC (ON BEHALF OF SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS ASSN.) · lobbying firm or registrant: MAVERICK STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 5475 No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act HR 2591 Mental Health in Aviation Act 2025 HR 2592 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 HR 5451 Aviation Funding Stability Act HR 6086 Aviation Funding Solvenc…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…rency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in suppor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS · lobbying firm or registrant: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…rency Act, legislation to require the Federal Aviation Administration to publish medication guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. Lobbied in support HR 2591/S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bill to address pilot mental health screening protocols, improvements to aeromedical processes. Lobbied in suppor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$489,143
Spent on own lobbying
…66 - Don't Miss Your Flight Act - H.R.6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency Act - H.R.7613 - ALERT Act - S.2503 - ROTOR Act - Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (H.R. 2591/S. 3257) - H.R.7526 - Safe Skies Act of 2026 - H.R.7501 - Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act - Tarmac Safety Issues
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PILOT MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN · lobbying firm or registrant: INFLECTION POINT (FKA ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591), Aviation Medication Transparency Act (HR 2592), mental health policy, FAA regulations
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing