John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

(a) In general. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall implement, as appropriate, the recommendations of the Mental Health and & Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which were submitted to the Administrator on April 1, 2024 . ( in this section referred to as the ARC). ( b) Consultation. In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with the stakeholders described in section 411(d)( 5 3)(B ) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (as added amended by this Act). (c) Validation. With respect to recommendation 6 of the ARC, the Administrator shall leverage and cite relevant clinical studies, research, diagnostic manuals, and protocols to inform the recommendation, as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator may, as appropriate, commission any such studies that may be needed to fill data gaps. Any such studies shall document the data gap and be completed not later than 1 year after the enactment of this Act. (d) Justification. If the Administrator decides not to implement a recommendation described in subsection the (a), ARC, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the their justification for such decision not later than 90 days after the deadline described in such subsection.