S. 494 Passed the Senate Health

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

A bill to establish a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] Introduced February 10, 2025 Cosponsors 27 (8 R, 19 D) Latest action August 10, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 10, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. Aug 10, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. Aug 10, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Aug 4, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)
  5. Aug 4, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Jul 28, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
  7. Jul 28, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  8. Jul 22, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  9. Feb 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  10. Feb 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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