U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Status: Passed one chamber, September 24, 2026
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
An act To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes.
From the engrossed text, September 24, 2026:
AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act . SECTION 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means-- (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (3) FAA The term FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration. (4) Special issuance The term special issuance has the meaning given such term in section 67.401 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. SECTION 3. Regulations for individuals carrying out aviation activities (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall update regulations, including in part 67 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and issue relevant guidance as appropriate to encourage individuals to-- (1) seek help for mental health conditions or symptoms of mental health conditions; and (2) disclose conditions or symptoms described in paragraph (1). (b) Solicit feedback; report requirements …
Sponsors
- Hoeven, John (R) · primary sponsor
- Duckworth, Tammy (D)
- Katie Boyd Britt (R, SD-AL)
- Durbin, Richard (D)
- Fischer, Deb (R)
- Hickenlooper, John (D)
- Murkowski, Lisa (R)
- Klobuchar, Amy (D)
- Curtis, John (R)
- Jack Reed (D, SD-RI)
- Moran, Jerry (R)
- Kim, Andy (D)
Latest actions
- : Held at the desk.
- : Received in the House.
- : Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- : Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5018-5019)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5018-5019)
- : Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5017-5019)
- : Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- : The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.
- : Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-139.
Subjects: Transportation employees, Department of Transportation, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Mental health, Transportation and Public Works, Drug therapy, Health promotion and preventive care, Aviation and airports
Common questions
- What is SB3257?
- SB3257 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act.
- What does SB3257 do?
- In its own words: An act To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB3257?
- Passed one chamber as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Held at the desk. (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB3257?
- Hoeven, John (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB3257?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3257
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