National Plan for Epilepsy Act
U.S. Congress · S494 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2025-02-10. Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Summary (plain-language)
National Plan for Epilepsy Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035. Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments. Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts. Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.
Sponsors
- Eric Schmitt (primary)
- Angela D. Alsobrooks
- John Boozman
- Michael F. Bennet
- Cory A. Booker
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Susan M. Collins
- Shelley Moore Capito
- Christopher A. Coons
- Richard J. Durbin
- Tammy Duckworth
- Joni Ernst
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand
- Martin Heinrich
- Margaret Wood Hassan
- Jon Husted
- James C. Justice
- Amy Klobuchar
- Tim Kaine
- John Kennedy
- Edward J. Markey
- Roger Marshall
- Alex Padilla
- Jacky Rosen
- Adam B. Schiff
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Raphael G. Warnock
- Mark R. Warner
Text versions
- Introduced in Senate — 2025-02-10 — XML
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2025-02-10 | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-02-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |