I'm honored to share this with you:

My bipartisan bill, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, passed the House this week.

Under existing rules, pilots and air traffic controllers are punished for seeking any kind of mental health support – including routine care like marriage and grief counseling. 

It's a bad system that derails careers, creates a culture of silence, and ultimately leads to avoidable tragedies.

Who WOULDN’T want the people responsible for our safety to be in tip-top shape? It’s just common sense: The Mental Health in Aviation Act will make our skies friendlier and safer.

Getting this bill passed was a challenge to say the least, but we succeeded even in this insanely divided Congress. That’s a reason to hope.

Next, my bill is headed to the Senate. I’ll continue drumming up public interest and support for this long-overdue legislation, and of course, keep you updated on its progress.

Before I go: If you’d like to chip in to my campaign so I can secure another term as the Common-Sense Crusader of Capitol Hill, I’d greatly appreciate your support!

— Sean Casten