S. 3258: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-11-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-22 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-20):
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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-11-20 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-11-20 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-11-20 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2026-02-10 |
| James E. Risch | R ID 2026-02-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3258 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3258?
S. 3258 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3258 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).