Senate approves legislation targeted at pilot, air traffic control mental health guidance
Summary
The Senate approved two bills to help pilots and air traffic controllers get mental health treatment more easily. These laws also aim to reduce the stigma or negative views about mental health in these jobs.Key Facts
- The Senate passed two bills focused on mental health for pilots and air traffic controllers.
- Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sponsored the bills.
- Both bills passed the Senate by unanimous consent, meaning no senators opposed them.
- The laws seek to remove hurdles that make pilots and controllers afraid to seek mental health care.
- They also work to reduce the stigma related to mental health issues in these professions.
- These measures are meant to support the mental well-being of aviation workers.
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