Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
In progressAviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification. The list must be publicly available on the FAA website and distributed to those seeking a license and medical certification. Currently, the FAA does not have a list of approved medications. However, the FAA does have lists for Aviation Medical Examiners of Do Not Issue medications and Do Not Fly medications.
Sep 28, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the FAA to publish a list of medications approved for airmen and air traffic control specialists. It aims to enhance transparency and ensure stakeholders are informed about safe medication use. The bill outlines specific requirements for the list's content and mandates annual updates.