Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
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Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Held at the desk.
What this bill does
The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and publish a list of medications that may be safely used by pilots and air traffic controllers when seeking medical certification. This list would include medications that can be prescribed or purchased over-the-counter, as well as those on the FAA's existing "Do Not Issue" or "Do Not Fly" lists. The FAA would also need to provide information on any required limitations on duties while taking these medications.
This bill affects pilots, air traffic controllers, and individuals training to become them, as well as their medical providers. The goal is to inform them about medication guidelines in a clear and accessible way, supplementing current FAA procedures. The list is intended to be user-friendly and publicly available on the FAA website, and also accessible through the MedXPress system.
The bill has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House and signed into law, the FAA would have one year to publish the initial list and would be required to update it annually or as FAA medical policies change. The bill also includes a savings clause to clarify that the FAA would not be liable for adverse reactions or ineligibility for certification if individuals rely on the published list.
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Official summary
Aviation 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.
Timeline
1 Oct 2026
Held at the desk.
Common questions
- What does S. 3258 do?
- The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and publish a list of medications that may be safely used by pilots and air traffic controllers when seeking medical certification. This list would include medications that can be prescribed or purchased over-the-counter, as well as those on the FAA's existing "Do Not Issue" or "Do Not Fly" lists. The FAA would also need to provide information on any required limitations on duties while taking these medications. This bill affects pilots, air traffic controllers, and individuals training to become them, as well as their medical providers. The goal is to inform them about medication guidelines in a clear and accessible way, supplementing current FAA procedures. The list is intended to be user-friendly and publicly available on the FAA website, and also accessible through the MedXPress system. The bill has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House and signed into law, the FAA would have one year to publish the initial list and would be required to update it annually or as FAA medical policies change. The bill also includes a savings clause to clarify that the FAA would not be liable for adverse reactions or ineligibility for certification if individuals rely on the published list.
- Has S. 3258 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3258. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3258?
- S. 3258 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3258?
- Held at the desk. (1 Oct 2026).
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