Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced Thursday their introduction of the Mental Health in Aviation Act to the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan legislation is designed to update the FAA’s approach to mental health and medical certification for pilots and air traffic controllers.

The House passed its version of the Mental Health in Aviation Act in September, which was received in the Senate on Sept. 9.

The bill is an attempt to address concerns that current regulations can discourage aviation professionals from seeking treatment, as disclosures may lead to prolonged uncertainty and delays during the medical review process. In particular, the bill is intended to address what has often been seen as an out-of-date approach to mental health by aviation regulators. The sen

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