This bill requires HHS to establish a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. It creates an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services that reports to Congress every two years. Requirements sunset December 31, 2035.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires HHS to establish a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. It creates an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services that reports to Congress every two years. Requirements sunset December 31, 2035.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>National Plan for Epilepsy Act</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes National Plan for Epilepsy
Creates Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research and Care
Requires biennial reports to Congress
Coordinates federal research and services
Sunsets December 31, 2035
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
People with epilepsy would benefit from coordinated federal efforts on prevention, treatment, and research. The advisory council ensures ongoing evaluation and recommendations for improving epilepsy care nationwide.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
494, 119th Congress (2025). "National Plan for Epilepsy Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-494
