HR1189Referred to Committee

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-11
Introduced
87
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Jim Costa
Jim Costa
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.5% (581 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-02-11

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Plain-English 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.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

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