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National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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Overview

The National Plan for Epilepsy Act establishes a national program to coordinate efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure epilepsy. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create a National Plan, establish an advisory council to provide guidance and recommendations, and submit annual reports to Congress outlining progress and priorities. The goal is to improve outcomes for individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers, addressing disparities and promoting research.

Key provisions

Establishes a National Plan for Epilepsy led by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Creates an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services comprised of federal and non-federal experts.
Requires the Advisory Council to submit biennial reports to Congress with recommendations for improving epilepsy care and research.
Mandates annual reports from the Secretary of HHS to Congress detailing progress on the National Plan.
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate research and services across all federal agencies.
Requires the National Plan to address early diagnosis, care coordination, and the impact of epilepsy on health and well-being.
Calls for public comments and consensus recommendations from the epilepsy community.
Sets a sunset date of December 31, 2035, for the provisions of the Act.

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Legislative history

11 recorded actions

Feb 10, 2025Senate

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

Feb 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jul 22, 2026Senate

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

Jul 28, 2026Senate

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

Jul 28, 2026Senate

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

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.

Aug 4, 2026Senate

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

Aug 4, 2026

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

Aug 10, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Aug 10, 2026House

Received in the House.

Aug 10, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Votes

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8/4/2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
8/4/2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Passage without roll call

Aug 4, 2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Aug 4, 2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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