John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

(a) In general. For fiscal years 2026 through 2028, the Administrator shall carry out a public information campaign or similar public education efforts to—

(1) destigmatize individuals in (or interested in joining) the aviation industry who seek mental health care;

(2) broaden awareness of available supportive services; and

(3) improve trust between the FAA and pilots and air traffic controllers.

(b) Requirements. The public information campaign or similar public education efforts described in subsection (a) shall include—

(1) making publicly available (in an easily accessible format and location online)—

(A) information that would help destigmatize the reporting of mental health concerns impacting the aviation workforce, and encourage individuals to seek help for such concerns; and

(B) other information to effectuate the outcomes described in subsection (a);

(2) posting the information described in paragraph (1) at Aviation Medical Examiner offices; and

(3) collaborating with air carriers (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code), flight training institutions and entities (as described in parts 61 and 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations), and small, medium, and large hub airports (as defined in such section 40102) to encourage such entities to make such information easily accessible to airmen and air traffic controllers.

(c) Briefing and report to Congress

(1) Briefing. Not later than 90 days after the Administrator establishes the public information campaign described in subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the actions taken to develop the campaign and the plans to implement the campaign.

(2) Report. Not later than 2 years after the Administrator implements the public information campaign, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the engagement and outreach resulting from such campaign, including a description of any applicable feedback from aviation industry stakeholders on the efficacy of the campaign.