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H.R. 1189 119th Congress House

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

Official title: To establish a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 11, 2025 Introduced by: Jim Costa Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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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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 Lobbying activity 29

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
    for EPILEPSY FOUNDATION · Maryland · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • NATIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL
    for NATIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • ARTEMIS POLICY GROUP LLC
    for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPILEPSY CENTERS · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
    for AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
    for EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA · Maryland · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • LUNDBECK LLC
    for LUNDBECK LLC · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)

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 Cosponsors 101
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Downing, Troy
Montana · Oct 15, 2026
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Oct 15, 2026
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Oct 1, 2026
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Sep 14, 2026
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Riley, Josh
New York · Sep 14, 2026
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Davis, Donald G.
North Carolina · Aug 31, 2026
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Jackson, Jonathan L.
Illinois · Aug 31, 2026
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Aug 31, 2026
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McIver, LaMonica
New Jersey · Aug 31, 2026
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Aug 31, 2026
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Mullin, Kevin
California · Aug 10, 2026
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Nunn, Zachary
Iowa · Aug 10, 2026
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Aug 10, 2026
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Amo, Gabe
Rhode Island · Jul 21, 2026
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Jul 15, 2026
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Figures, Shomari
Alabama · Jul 15, 2026
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 14, 2026
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Pou, Nellie
New Jersey · Jul 13, 2026
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 9, 2026
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jun 30, 2026
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jun 24, 2026
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Jun 23, 2026
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 18, 2026
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LaLota, Nick
New York · Jun 4, 2026
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 29, 2026
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Balint, Becca
Vermont · May 29, 2026
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Harder, Josh
California · May 29, 2026
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · May 13, 2026
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · May 11, 2026
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Foushee, Valerie P.
North Carolina · May 11, 2026
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · May 11, 2026
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Apr 27, 2026
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Apr 22, 2026
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 20, 2026
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Subramanyam, Suhas
Virginia · Apr 20, 2026
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Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Apr 9, 2026
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Apr 9, 2026
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 9, 2026
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Ross, Deborah K.
North Carolina · Mar 26, 2026
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Mar 16, 2026
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Mar 5, 2026
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Khanna, Ro
California · Mar 3, 2026
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Mar 3, 2026
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Walkinshaw, James R.
Virginia · Feb 25, 2026
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Feb 23, 2026
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Valadao, David G.
California · Feb 20, 2026
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Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Feb 17, 2026
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Grijalva, Adelita S.
Arizona · Feb 3, 2026
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Jan 30, 2026
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King-Hinds, Kimberlyn
Northern Mariana Islands · Jan 30, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1189: National Plan for Epilepsy Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1189/
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"H.R. 1189: National Plan for Epilepsy Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1189/.
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H.R. 1189, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1189/.
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