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S. 494 119th Congress Senate

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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

Introduced: February 10, 2025 Introduced by: Eric Schmitt Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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Aug 10, 2026
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Aug 10, 2026
Received in the House.
Aug 10, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 4, 2026
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
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.
Jul 22, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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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 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1189 Identical bill National Plan for Epilepsy Act
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 Lobbying activity 20

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 Cosponsors 27
All 27 Democratic 19 Republican 8
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 23, 2026
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jul 13, 2026
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 22, 2026
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Jun 18, 2026
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Kennedy, John
Louisiana · Jun 17, 2026
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jun 1, 2026
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · May 11, 2026
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Justice, James C.
West Virginia · May 11, 2026
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 17, 2026
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Mar 9, 2026
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 2, 2026
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Feb 5, 2026
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Alsobrooks, Angela D.
Maryland · Jan 29, 2026
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jan 12, 2026
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Dec 17, 2025
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Dec 11, 2025
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Dec 2, 2025
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Oct 27, 2025
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Oct 20, 2025
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Padilla, Alex
California · Oct 8, 2025
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Oct 1, 2025
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Sep 3, 2025
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 2, 2025
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Husted, Jon
Ohio · Feb 24, 2025
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Feb 10, 2025
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Feb 10, 2025
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 10, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 494: National Plan for Epilepsy Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-494/
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"S. 494: National Plan for Epilepsy Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-494/.
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S. 494, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-494/.
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