National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 by Sen. Eric Schmitt
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Aug 10, 2026Held at the desk.
- Aug 10, 2026Received in the House.
- Aug 10, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 4, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)
- Aug 4, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 28, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
- Jul 28, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jul 22, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Feb 10, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Feb 10, 2025Introduced in Senate