AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 23, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Directs the FAA to create and maintain a publicly available list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers seeking medical certification
- Requires the list to be published on the FAA website and updated annually
- Requires the list to be distributed to those applying for pilot and air traffic controller licenses and medical certifications
- The FAA currently lacks an approved medications list, though it maintains separate lists of medications that should not be issued and should not be flown
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The documented effect is increased transparency for applicants about which medications are compatible with aviation certification
- No quantified impacts, cost estimates, or documented effects on certification timelines or approval rates are provided in the official summary
- No explicit limitations on FAA authority or the scope of medications to be included are stated in the summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reported the bill with an amendment on September 14, 2026
- Bill was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar as of September 14, 2026
- No scheduled vote or next procedural action is documented in the recent actions
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-140.
- Jul 22, 2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Nov 20, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Nov 20, 2025 — Introduced in Senate