United StatesNational Plan for Epilepsy Act
What it does
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.
More detail
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.
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History
- 2026
- Aug 10Message on Senate action sent to the House.Latest
- Aug 10Received in the House.
- Aug 10Held at the desk.
- Aug 4Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)Passed Senate
- Jul 28Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jul 28Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
- Jul 22Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2025
- Feb 10Introduced in Senate
- Feb 10Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Introduced