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Introduced November 20, 2025 by Tammy Duckworth · Last progress November 20, 2025
The bill increases clarity and safety for aviation medical certification by publishing allowed medications and a provider contact mechanism, at the risk of producing outdated guidance if not updated promptly, discouraging some necessary treatments, and imposing modest ongoing federal administrative costs.
Airmen, air traffic controllers, and trainees get a clear, accessible published list of which medications are allowed, reducing uncertainty about medical certification and improving operational safety.
Medical providers gain a direct contact mechanism to consult the FAA about medication approvals, enabling better certification decisions and improving patient and public safety.
Applicants and employers get specified stabilization periods, making it easier to plan duty restrictions and return-to-work timelines.
People who rely on the list (aircrew and patients with chronic conditions) risk receiving outdated guidance if the FAA's published list lags behind new drug approvals or emerging evidence, which could harm safety or access to appropriate treatments.
Providing detailed prohibitions and a formal list may cause some applicants to avoid beneficial treatments or create extra administrative burdens for providers seeking waivers, potentially restricting care for affected workers.
The FAA will incur ongoing administrative costs to create, consult on, and update the list annually, which could increase taxpayer expense.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires the FAA Administrator to publish and keep updated a public, user-friendly list on the FAA website of all prescription and over-the-counter medications that may be permitted, restricted, or designated “Do Not Issue” for medical certification of airmen and air traffic control specialists. The list must be completed within one year, drafted in consultation with specified aeromedical stakeholders, include stabilization periods and contact info for medical providers, allow explanatory details, and be updated annually.