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HR5536Referred to Committee

HEADACHE Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-19
Introduced
44
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Lori Trahan
Lori Trahan
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (582 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000482

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (44)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)Original· 2025-09-19
  • Robin L. Kelly (D-IL-2)Original· 2025-09-19
  • Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)Original· 2025-09-19
  • Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC-4)Original· 2025-09-19
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-09-26
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-0)· 2025-09-26
  • Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6)· 2025-10-06
  • Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1)· 2025-10-06
  • Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12)· 2025-10-06
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2025-10-06
  • Sarah McBride (D-DE-0)· 2025-10-31
  • Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)· 2025-10-31
  • Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8)· 2025-10-31
  • Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1)· 2025-11-10
  • Julia Brownley (D-CA-26)· 2025-11-10
  • Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA-24)· 2025-11-10
  • Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12)· 2025-12-09
  • Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7)· 2025-12-09
  • Terri A. Sewell (D-AL-7)· 2025-12-09
  • Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18)· 2025-12-30
  • Julie Johnson (D-TX-32)· 2026-01-07
  • Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7)· 2026-02-10
  • Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6)· 2026-02-10
  • Deborah K. Ross (D-NC-2)· 2026-02-10
  • Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1)· 2026-02-10
  • James P. McGovern (D-MA-2)· 2026-02-11
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2026-02-11
  • Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5)· 2026-02-12
  • Daniel S. Goldman (D-NY-10)· 2026-02-17
  • Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2)· 2026-02-20
  • Laura Friedman (D-CA-30)· 2026-02-24
  • James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11)· 2026-03-03
  • Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR-5)· 2026-03-03
  • Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)· 2026-03-03
  • Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3)· 2026-03-03
  • Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4)· 2026-03-05
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)· 2026-03-17
  • Becca Balint (D-VT-0)· 2026-04-13
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1)· 2026-04-13
  • Adam Smith (D-WA-9)· 2026-04-14
  • Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11)· 2026-04-28
  • Nick LaLota (R-NY-1)· 2026-05-12

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-09-19

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-09-19

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-19

Plain-English Summary

The HEADACHE Act addresses health policy, though the vague title suggests it likely focuses on a specific health condition or treatment approach. Based on its referral to the Energy and Commerce Committee, the bill probably aims to improve access, research, or insurance coverage related to headache disorders and migraine treatments for patients seeking relief. Without more detailed information about the bill's specific provisions, the exact impact on healthcare providers, patients, or insurance companies cannot be determined.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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