The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today advanced the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation intended to modernize the FAA’s approach to mental health across aviation and help reduce barriers that can discourage aviation professionals from seeking support. The measure now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
NATA supports efforts that strengthen safety by encouraging a more practical, medically grounded approach to mental health in aviation and by fostering a system that gives aviation professionals confidence to seek care when needed.
“A strong safety culture depends on a system that supports people as well as performance,” said NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “A more modern approach to mental health can help support earlier engagement with care, reinforcing the safety of the aviation system.”
The Senate measure follows House passage of companion legislation in 2025.