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S. 494 · 119th Congress

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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ESR SchmittSponsor
27 cosponsors · 19 D, 8 R
  1. Senate Introduced Feb 10, 2025
  2. Senate Passed Aug 4, 2026

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 10, 2025

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: National Plan for Epilepsy Act

Latest action (Aug 10, 2026): Held at the desk.

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 10, 2025

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 10, 2025
  2. Senate Passed Aug 4, 2026

No recorded floor vote found.