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S. 494 (119th)

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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Introduced

10 February 2025

Last action

10 August 2026 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Eric Schmitt, Amy Klobuchar, John Boozman, Maggie Hassan, Jon Husted, Edward Markey, Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Joni Ernst, Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Shelley Capito, Jeanne Shaheen, Christopher Coons, Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Timothy Kaine, Mark Warner, Angela Alsobrooks, Martin Heinrich, Adam Schiff, Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Collins, James Justice, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Tammy Duckworth, John Kennedy, Roger Marshall, Richard Durbin, Jacky Rosen, Michael Bennet

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

12 August 2026

Healthcare

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 2025

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 July 2026

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 28 July 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 28 July 2026

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 July 2026

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 August 2026

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 August 2026

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 August 2026

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 August 2026

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 August 2026

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

4 official files

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