# 119-s-3258: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

119-s-3258, Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3258
- Congress: 119
- Title: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-11-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-05

## Summary

**public, regularly updated FAA medication list** gives pilots and air traffic controllers clear, public rules on which prescription and over-the-counter drugs are allowed, restricted, or prohibited for medical certification. - Pilots and air traffic control specialists: They get a single public reference that lists allowed medications, contraindications, whether FAA review is needed, and medications labeled “Do Not Issue” or “Do Not Fly.” - Medical examiners and health providers: They receive a user-friendly list on the FAA website and, where feasible, on MedXPress, plus a way to contact the FAA with questions. - FAA and aviation stakeholders: The FAA must publish the list within 1 year and update it within 1 year after publication and whenever its medical Guide or policy changes, including monthly Guide updates when applicable. The law requires broad pre-publication consultation with pilots, controllers, medical groups, schools, and operators. The list is a transparency measure, does not create new funding, and does not change liability for adverse outcomes.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-s-3258 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3258)

## Related
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- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3258 (as of 2026-10-05).