S. 3258, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026, passed the Senate on September 24, 2026.
S. 3258 — Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
What it does
This bill requires the FAA to publish and maintain a publicly accessible list of medications that pilots, air traffic controllers, and trainees can safely use while holding medical certification. The list will include approved medications, over-the-counter drugs, contraindications, and the FAA's "Do Not Issue" and "Do Not Fly" medications. Airmen and medical professionals gain transparency about which drugs are permitted, reducing confusion and potential certification delays.
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What happens next
S. 3258 passed the Senate. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Tammy Duckworth. Cosponsored by Amy Klobuchar, Andy Kim, Christopher Coons and Jack Reed.
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