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119th Congress

S. 494

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Eric Schmitt(R-MO)
Introduced
Feb 10, 2025
Policy area
Health
Committees
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Official text
Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (27)

Original cosponsors (3)

Added later (24)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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