Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
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This bill would require the FAA to publish and maintain a list of medications that are safe for pilots and air traffic controllers to use.
What it does
This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and maintain a public list of medications that are safe for pilots and air traffic controllers to use while maintaining their medical certifications. The FAA would be required to update this list annually and distribute it to individuals seeking licenses and medical certifications. While the FAA currently maintains lists of prohibited medications, it does not presently provide a comprehensive list of approved medications.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects pilots and air traffic controllers who require medical certification and must determine which prescribed medications are safe for their duties. It also impacts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is tasked with compiling and publishing the medication list, and Aviation Medical Examiners who currently utilize existing restrictive medication lists. Additionally, individuals seeking a license and medical certification will receive this information as part of the application process.
Key provisions
- Creation of an approved medication list. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required to compile and publish a list of medications that are safe for pilots and air traffic controllers to use while maintaining medical certification.
- Public accessibility and distribution requirements. The FAA must make the medication list available on its public website and distribute the information to individuals seeking licenses and medical certifications.
- Annual updates to medication guidance. The bill mandates that the FAA review and update the list of safely prescribed medications on an annual basis.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The bill supplements existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification protocols by requiring a new public list of approved medications, whereas current FAA practice only maintains internal lists of prohibited medications for Aviation Medical Examiners.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to increase transparency regarding medical certification by requiring the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain and publish a public list of medications that are safe for pilots and air traffic controllers to use. This provides clear guidance to license applicants and medical examiners, addressing the current lack of a formal list of approved medications.