| Bill | S 3258 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 119 |
| Status | Active |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification. The list must be publicly available on the FAA website and distributed to those seeking a license and medical certification.
Currently, the FAA does not have a list of approved medications. However, the FAA does have lists for Aviation Medical Examiners of Do Not Issue medications and Do Not Fly medications.
Bill Title
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2025-11-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-11-20: Introduced in Senate
- 2026-07-22: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2026-09-14: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
- 2026-09-14: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-140.
- 2026-09-14: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-140.
- 2026-09-24: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5019; text: CR S5019)
- 2026-09-24: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5019; text: CR S5019)
- 2026-09-28: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.