S 494 · National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 10, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Eric Schmitt [R-MO]
- Policy area
- Health
- Cosponsors
- 21
Summary
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.
Recent actions
- Feb 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Feb 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.