The Senate passed two bills on September 25, 2026, aimed at facilitating access to mental health treatment for pilots and air traffic controllers, while also seeking to reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions. The legislation was sponsored by Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and received unanimous consent in the upper chamber.
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Senate passes bills to improve mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers
On September 25, 2026, the Senate approved two bills designed to enhance mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The legislation, sponsored by Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth, passed unanimously.
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