National Plan for Epilepsy Act

Sponsored bySen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO· Introduced 10 February 2025

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

22 July 2026·1 day ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 16 June 2025

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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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
22 July 2026 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
10 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
10 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
10 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

26 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO

Cosponsors

Democrat1869%
Republican831%

Democrat:Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]NV
Democrat:Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]IL
Republican:Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]KS
Republican:Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA
Democrat:Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]IL
Republican:Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]WV
Democrat:Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]DE
Republican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME
Democrat:Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]NY
Democrat:Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM
Democrat:Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]VA
Democrat:Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA
Democrat:Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]GA
Democrat:Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
Democrat:Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]NH
Republican:Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]WV
Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Republican:Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]IA
Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ
Democrat:Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA
Republican:Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]OH
Democrat:Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]NH
Democrat:Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MN
Republican:Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]AR

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Health

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To10 Feb 2025
- Referred To10 Feb 2025
- Markup By22 Jul 2026

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