[House Report 119-242]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
119th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session } { 119-242
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MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION ACT OF 2025
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September 8, 2025.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Graves, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 2591]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the bill (H.R. 2591) 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, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon
with an amendment and recommends that the bill as amended do
pass.
CONTENTS
Page
Purpose of Legislation........................................... 3
Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 3
Hearings......................................................... 4
Legislative History and Consideration............................ 4
Committee Votes.................................................. 4
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations................. 5
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures........................ 5
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate........................ 5
Performance Goals and Objectives................................. 6
Duplication of Federal Programs.................................. 6
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits....................................................... 7
Federal Mandates Statement....................................... 7
Preemption Clarification......................................... 7
Advisory Committee Statement..................................... 7
Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................. 7
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation................... 7
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............ 8
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health in Aviation Act of
2025''.
SEC. 2. REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS CARRYING OUT AVIATION ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
shall update regulations, including in part 67 of title 14 of Code of
Federal Regulations, 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) Consultation; Report Requirements.--Section 411(d) of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2024 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note(d)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) a review and evaluation of any recommendations
reached by the National Transportation Safety Board
related to aviation workforce mental health; and
``(E) a description of relevant clinical studies,
research, diagnostic manuals, and protocols used by the
licensed professionals as of the date of enactment of
this Act.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection, the
task group shall consult with relevant stakeholders from the
aviation and medical communities, as necessary, including--
``(A) the certified exclusive bargaining
representatives of air traffic controllers of the
Administration certified under section 7111 of title 5,
United States Code;
``(B) organizations representing certified collective
bargaining representatives of airline pilots;
``(C) aviation medical examiners, as described in
section 183.21 of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations; and
``(D) any other stakeholder determined relevant by
the task group, including any stakeholders described in
paragraph (3)(B).''.
(c) Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the submission
of the report required under section 411(f) of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2024 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note), the
Administrator shall take such actions as are necessary to
implement the mental health-related recommendations of such
report.
(2) Justification.--If the Administrator decides not to
implement any of the recommendations described in paragraph
(1), the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress the justification for such decision.
SEC. 3. ANNUAL REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH SPECIAL ISSUANCE PROCESS.
The Administrator shall conduct an annual review, and update, as
appropriate, the applicable regulations, policies, orders, and guidance
on mental health-related special issuance for pilots and air traffic
controllers to--
(1) reclassify and approve additional medications that may be
safely prescribed to airmen to treat mental health conditions;
(2) improve mental health knowledge and training for aviation
medical examiners;
(3) if the Administrator determines appropriate, delegate
additional authority to aviation medical examiners consistent
with the recommendation of the Mental Health Aviation
Rulemaking Committee described in section 5; and
(4) improve the special issuance process for pilots and air
traffic controllers.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL AVIATION MEDICAL
EXAMINERS.
Of the amounts made available pursuant to section 106(k)(1) of title
49, United States Code, the Administrator shall set aside $13,740,000
for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to--
(1) recruit, select, train, and delegate the necessary
authorities to additional aviation medical examiners and human
intervention motivation study aviation medical examiners,
including those who are psychiatrists;
(2) expand capacity to provide oversight of aviation medical
examiners and clear the backlog of special issuance requests
and cases awaiting review at the Office of Aerospace Medicine;
and
(3) support any other related activities, as the
Administrator determines appropriate.
SEC. 5. IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIATION RULEMAKING COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator shall implement, to the greatest extent
practicable, the recommendations of the Mental Health and Aviation
Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee which were submitted
to the Administrator on April 1, 2024.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator
shall consult with the parties described in section 411(d)(5) of the
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (as added by this Act).
(c) Justification.--If the Administrator decides not to implement any
of the recommendations described in subsection (a), the Administrator
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the
justification for such decision.
SEC. 6. PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN.
(a) In General.--Of the amounts made available under section
106(k)(1) of title 49, United States Code, the Administrator shall set
aside $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028 for a
public information campaign or similar public education efforts to
destigmatize individuals in (or interested in joining) the aviation
industry who seek mental health care, to broaden awareness of available
supportive services, and establish trust with pilots and air traffic
controllers.
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the Administrator creates
the public information campaign described in subsection (a), the
Administrator shall submit to appropriate committees of Congress a
report describing the actions taken to develop such campaign and the
plans for implementation.
SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) 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.
(2) Special issuance.--The term ``special issuance'' has the
meaning given the term in section 67.401 of title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations.
Purpose of Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 2591, as amended, is 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.
Background and Need for Legislation
Nearly one in four Americans are faced with mental health
challenges each year.\1\ This impacts every segment of the
aviation industry. Aviation professionals are required by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report if they seek
mental health care in order to receive and maintain their
medical certification. Challenges posed by the current system
mean that mental health issues are underreported and access to
essential care is difficult for aviation professionals, who are
often subject to burdensome regulations and lengthy wait times
before returning to work. As a result, health concerns can go
untreated or careers of safe and well-trained pilots and air
traffic controllers are derailed. This legislation builds on
the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by requiring the FAA to
implement recommendations to eliminate barriers to mental
health care, as identified at the direction of Congress by the
Aeromedical Innovation and Modernization Working Group and the
FAA's Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation
Rulemaking Committee. The legislation will also require the FAA
to annually review the process on mental health related special
issuances, invest in the hiring of aviation medical examiners
(AMEs), and create a public education campaign to help
destigmatize mental health in the United States aviation
industry.
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\1\U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv. Admin., PEP24-07-
021, Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United
States: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
(2024), available at https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/
reports/rpt47095/National%20Report/National%20Report/2023-nsduh-annual-
national.pdf.
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Hearings
For the purposes of rule XIII, clause 3(c)(6)(A) of the
119th Congress--
The following hearing was used to develop or consider H.R.
2951: On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Subcommittee on Aviation
held a hearing entitled, ``FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024:
Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later.'' At
the hearing, Members received testimony from Mr. Darren
Pleasance, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); Mr. Edward M. Bolen,
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Business
Aviation Association (NBAA); Mr. Michael Robbins, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Association for Uncrewed Vehicle
Systems International (AUVSI); Captain Jody Reven, President,
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA); and, Ms. Sara
Nelson, International President, Association of Flight
Attendants-CWA (AFA). The hearing focused on the aerospace
industry's perspectives on the progress made by the FAA and the
Department of Transportation (DOT) in implementing the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included the creation of the
Aviation Workforce Mental Health Task Force. SWAPA and NBAA
shared their perspectives on the work of the Task Force and
ensuring aviation professionals seek treatment.
Legislative History and Consideration
H.R. 2591, the ``Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025'',
was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on
April 2, 2025, by Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL), Rep. Pete Stauber
(R-MN), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, H.R. 2591 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation. The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 2591 on June 11, 2025.
The Committee considered H.R. 2591 on June 11, 2025, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a
favorable recommendation, with amendment, by voice vote.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2591,
offered by Ranking Member Larsen was AGREED TO by voice vote.
Committee Votes
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires each committee report to include the
total number of votes cast for and against on each record vote
on a motion to report and on any amendment offered to the
measure or matter, and the names of those members voting for
and against.
No recorded votes were requested.
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are
reflected in this report.
New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures
Clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives does not apply where a cost estimate and
comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office under section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 has been timely submitted prior to the filing of the
report and is included in the report. Such a cost estimate is
included in this report.
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate
With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section
402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has
received the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2591, as amended,
from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office:
H.R. 2591 would require the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to annually review its policies related to mental health
care for pilots and aviation workers and to implement
recommendations from the April 2024 report published by the
Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking
Committee. The bill also would set aside $15 million each year
from 2026 through 2028 from amounts already authorized to be
appropriated for those years for the FAA for the purpose of
hiring additional medical examiners and conducting public
awareness campaigns on mental health treatment.
Because the $15 million set aside each year for those
purposes would come from an existing authorization of
appropriations, CBO does not attribute an increase in spending
subject to appropriation to that provision. Lastly, the bill
would require the FAA to report to the Congress on the
effectiveness of the public awareness campaigns.
Based on the costs of similar requirements, CBO estimates
that implementing the regulatory and reporting requirements in
H.R. 2591 would cost $1 million over the 2025-2030 period. Any
related spending would be subject to the availability of
appropriated funds.
If the FAA revises or promulgates new regulations as a
result of the bill, H.R. 2591 would impose private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)
on certain people licensed by the FAA. Although some
regulations could reduce the regulatory burden on aviation
medical examiners and pilots, others could increase it. For
example, the FAA could require additional training or implement
new documentation and oversight practices. Because the scope
and cost of the mandates would depend on regulations yet to be
announced, CBO cannot determine whether the cost of compliance
would exceed the threshold established in UMRA for private-
sector mandates ($206 million in 2025, adjusted annually for
inflation).
The bill would not impose intergovernmental mandates as
defined in UMRA.
The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Katherine Chou
(for federal costs) and Brandon Lever (for mandates). The
estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director
of Budget Analysis.
Phillip L. Swagel,
Director, Congressional Budget Office.
Performance Goals and Objectives
With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
performance goal and objective of this legislation is to
require the Administrator of the FAA to revise regulations for
certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who
disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition.
Duplication of Federal Programs
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee finds that no provision
of H.R. 2591, as amended, establishes or reauthorizes a program
of the Federal government known to be duplicative of another
Federal program, a program that was included in any report from
the Government Accountability Office to Congress pursuant to
section 21 of Public Law 111-139, or a program related to a
program identified in the most recent Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance.
Congressional Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff
Benefits
In compliance with clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, this bill, as reported, contains no
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of the rule
XXI.
Federal Mandates Statement
The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal
mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act (Public Law 104-4).
Preemption Clarification
Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local,
or tribal law. The Committee finds that H.R. 2591 does not
preempt any state, local, or tribal law.
Advisory Committee Statement
No advisory committees within the definition of Section
5(b) of the appendix to Title 5, United States Code, are
created by this legislation.
Applicability to Legislative Branch
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law
104-1).
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation
Section 1. Short title
This section provides that this bill may be cited as the
``Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025''.
Section 2. Regulations for individual carrying out aviation activities
This section requires the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to, no later than two years after enactment, update
regulations to encourage individuals to disclose and seek help
for mental health conditions.
This section also expands the stakeholder participation and
reporting requirements of the Aviation Workforce Mental Health
Task Group, that was created as a part of the Aeromedical
Innovation and Modernization Working Group established by
Section 411 of the Federal Aviation Administration
Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). The task group is
directed to consult with airline pilot unions, air traffic
controller unions and aviation medical examiners, and its
report must also include (1) a review of mental health related
recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) and (2) summaries of relevant clinical studies and
research.
Additionally, this section requires the FAA to implement
the mental health related recommendations of the Aeromedical
Innovation and Modernization Working Group or to provide
justification to Congress for any recommendations it chooses
not to implement.
Section 3. Annual review of mental health special issuance process
This section requires the FAA to annually review and
update, as appropriate, regulations, policies, orders, and
guidance for special issuance process for medical certification
for pilots and air traffic controllers. Specifically, it calls
for the FAA to consider reclassifying and approving additional
medications that can be safely prescribed to airmen to treat
mental health conditions; improve training for and authority of
AMEs.
Section 4. Authorization of appropriation for additional aviation
medical examiners
This section authorizes $13,740,000 set aside for each of
the fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to hire and train additional
aviation medical examiners, expand oversight of AMEs, and to
clear the backlog of special issuance requests and related
cases at the FAA's Office of Aerospace Medicine.
Section 5. Implementation of Aviation Rulemaking Committee
recommendations
This section requires the FAA to, no later than two years
after enactment, implement recommendations of the Mental Health
and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee
or to provide justification for any recommendations it chooses
not to implement.
Section 6. Public information campaign
This section authorizes $1,500,000 set aside for each of
the fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to conduct public education
efforts to destigmatize and broaden awareness of available
mental health care services for aviation professionals. It also
requires the FAA to submit a report to Congress on
implementation of these efforts no later than one year after
enactment.
Section 7. Definitions
This section contains definitions for terms used throughout
the bill, specifically ``appropriate committees of Congress''
and ``special issuance''.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italics, and existing law in which no
change is proposed is shown in roman):
FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024
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TITLE IV--AEROSPACE WORKFORCE
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SEC. 411. AEROMEDICAL INNOVATION AND MODERNIZATION WORKING GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a
working group (in this section referred to as the ``working
group'') to review the medical processes, policies, and
procedures of the Administration and to make recommendations to
the Administrator on modernizing such processes, policies, and
procedures to ensure timely and efficient certification of
airmen.
(b) Membership.--
(1) In general.--The working group shall consist of--
(A) 2 co-chairs described in paragraph (2);
and
(B) not less than 15 individuals appointed by
the Administrator, each of whom shall have
knowledge or a background in aerospace
medicine, psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, or
internal medicine.
(2) Co-chairs.--The working group shall be co-chaired
by--
(A) the Federal Air Surgeon of the FAA; and
(B) a member described under paragraph (1)(A)
to be selected by members of the working group.
(3) Preference.--The Administrator, in appointing
members pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), shall give
preference to--
(A) Aviation Medical Examiners (as described
in section 183.21 of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations);
(B) licensed medical physicians;
(C) practitioners holding a pilot
certificate; and
(D) individuals having demonstrated research
and expertise in aeromedical research or
sciences.
(c) Activities.--In reviewing the aeromedical decision-making
processes, policies, and procedures of the Administration in
accordance with subsection (a), the working group, at a
minimum, shall--
(1) assess the medical conditions an Aviation Medical
Examiner may issue a medical certificate directly to an
individual;
(2) determine the appropriateness of the list of such
medical conditions as of the date of enactment of this
Act;
(3) assess the special issuance process;
(4) determine the appropriateness of whether a
renewal of a special issuance can be based on a medical
evaluation and treatment plan by the treating medical
specialist of the individual pursuant to approval from
an Aviation Medical Examiner;
(5) evaluate advancements in technologies to address
forms of red-green color blindness and determine
whether such technologies may be approved for use by
airmen;
(6) review policies and guidance relating to
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention
Deficit Disorder;
(7) evaluate whether medications used to treat such
disorders may be safely prescribed to airmen;
(8) review protocols pertaining to the Human
Intervention Motivation Study of the FAA;
(9) review protocols and policies relating to--
(A) neurological disorders; and
(B) cardiovascular conditions to ensure
alignment with medical best practices, latest
research;
(10) review mental health protocols and medications
approved for treating such mental health conditions,
including such actions taken resulting from
recommendations by the Mental Health and Aviation
Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee;
(11) assess processes and protocols pertaining to
recertification of airmen receiving disability
insurance post-recovery from the medical condition,
injury, or disability that precludes airmen from
exercising the privileges of an airman certificate;
(12) assess processes and protocols pertaining to the
certification of veterans reporting a disability rating
from the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(13) assess and evaluate the user interface and
information-sharing capabilities of any online medical
portal administered by the FAA.
(d) Aviation Workforce Mental Health Task Group.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the
working group pursuant to subsection (a) is
established, the co-chairs of such working group shall
establish an aviation workforce mental health task
group (referred to in this subsection as the ``task
group'') to oversee, monitor, and evaluate efforts of
the Administrator related to supporting the mental
health of the aviation workforce.
(2) Composition.--The co-chairs of such working group
shall appoint--
(A) a Chair of the task group; and
(B) members of the task group from among the
members of the working group appointed by the
Administrator under subsection (b)(1).
(3) Duties.--The duties of the task group shall
include--
(A) carrying out the activities described in
subsection (c)(10);
(B) soliciting feedback from aviation
industry professionals or other licensed
professionals representing air carrier
operations under part 121 and part 135 of title
14, Code of Federal Regulations, and general
aviation operations under part 91 of title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations;
(C) reviewing and evaluating guidance issued
by the International Civil Aviation
Organization on aviation workforce mental
health;
(D) providing advice, as appropriate, on the
implementation of the final recommendations
issued by the inspector general of the
Department of Transportation in the report
titled, ``FAA Conduct Comprehensive Evaluations
of Pilots With Mental Health Challenges, but
Opportunities Exist to Further Mitigate Safety
Risks'', published on July 12, 2023
(AV2023038);
(E) monitoring and evaluating the
implementation of recommendations by the Mental
Health and Aviation Medical Clearances
Rulemaking Committee;
(F) expanding and improving mental health
outreach, education, and assistance programs
for the aviation workforce; and
(G) reducing the stigma associated with
mental healthcare in the aviation workforce.
(4) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
the establishment of the task group, the task group
shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate
committees of Congress a report detailing--
(A) the results of the review under paragraph
(3)(A); [and]
(B) progress on the implementation of
recommendations pursuant to subparagraphs (D)
and (E) of paragraph (3); [and]
(C) the activities carried out pursuant to
fulfilling the duties described in
subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (3)[.];
(D) a review and evaluation of any
recommendations reached by the National
Transportation Safety Board related to aviation
workforce mental health; and
(E) a description of relevant clinical
studies, research, diagnostic manuals, and
protocols used by the licensed professionals as
of the date of enactment of this Act.
(5) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection,
the task group shall consult with relevant stakeholders
from the aviation and medical communities, as
necessary, including--
(A) the certified exclusive bargaining
representatives of air traffic controllers of
the Administration certified under section 7111
of title 5, United States Code;
(B) organizations representing certified
collective bargaining representatives of
airline pilots;
(C) aviation medical examiners, as described
in section 183.21 of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations; and
(D) any other stakeholder determined relevant
by the task group, including any stakeholders
described in paragraph (3)(B).
(e) Support.--The Administrator shall seek to enter into 1 or
more agreements with the National Academies to support the
activities of the working group described in subsection (c).
(f) Findings and Recommendations.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the working group shall submit to the Administrator
and the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the
findings and recommendations resulting from the activities
carried out under subsection (c).
(g) Implementation.--Not later than 1 year after receiving
recommendations outlined in the report under subsection (f),
the Administrator may take such action, as appropriate, to
implement such recommendations.
(h) Sunset.--The working group shall terminate on October 1,
2028.
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