Pilots and air traffic controllers would get a clear, public list of approved medications.
Pilots and air traffic controllers would get a clear, public list of medications they can safely take. This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish and regularly update a user-friendly guide to approved and prohibited medicines for those seeking medical certification. It aims to make it easier for these aviation professionals and their doctors to understand medication rules.
Today, the FAA compiles a list of medications for pilots and air traffic controllers, but it's not explicitly required to be publicly available or user-friendly. If this bill becomes law, the FAA would be required to publish and maintain a clear, public, and annually updated list of approved and prohibited medications within one year. This new list would include important details like stabilization periods and doctor contact information.
S 3258 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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