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Senate passes bill on pilot and air traffic controller mental health
Original: Senate approves legislation targeted at pilot, air traffic control mental health guidance
The US Senate has approved legislation aimed at updating mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure addresses long-standing concerns that strict medical certification rules discourage aviation professionals from seeking mental health care, for fear of losing their licenses. Supporters say the bill could modernize how federal regulators assess and support the psychological wellbeing of safety-critical aviation staff.
Why now: Lawmakers are responding to growing public and industry concern about mental health stigma and barriers to care in aviation professions.
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- Senate approves legislation targeted at pilot, air traffic control mental health guidance · The Hill
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