National Plan for Epilepsy Act has not moved since its introduction on Feb 11, 2025, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 134 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 1 of 77 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 1,268 words
- Subjects
- Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders
- Latest action
- Feb 11, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th S. 494 National Plan for Epilepsy Act R · Passed one chamber