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National Plan for Epilepsy Act

USA119th CongressHR-1189| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (62)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a comprehensive national project, known as the "National Plan for Epilepsy," aimed at preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing epilepsy. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to develop and periodically update an integrated national plan, coordinate research and services across all federal agencies, and encourage the development of safe and effective treatments. The plan also seeks to improve early diagnosis, enhance the coordination of care for individuals with epilepsy, and review the disease's impact on physical, mental, and social health. To guide these efforts, the bill mandates the establishment of an **Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services**. This council will include representatives from key federal departments and agencies, as well as expert non-federal members such as individuals living with epilepsy, caregivers, healthcare providers, and biomedical researchers. The Advisory Council is required to meet quarterly and provide regular reports to the Secretary and Congress, offering recommendations on federal programs, research, data collection, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and public awareness. The Secretary will also conduct annual assessments and submit reports to Congress detailing progress and priority actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10210
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Feb 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-494
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10210
    National Plan for Epilepsy Act


  • February 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-494
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-494: National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

USA119th CongressHR-1189| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This bill establishes a comprehensive national project, known as the "National Plan for Epilepsy," aimed at preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing epilepsy. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to develop and periodically update an integrated national plan, coordinate research and services across all federal agencies, and encourage the development of safe and effective treatments. The plan also seeks to improve early diagnosis, enhance the coordination of care for individuals with epilepsy, and review the disease's impact on physical, mental, and social health. To guide these efforts, the bill mandates the establishment of an **Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services**. This council will include representatives from key federal departments and agencies, as well as expert non-federal members such as individuals living with epilepsy, caregivers, healthcare providers, and biomedical researchers. The Advisory Council is required to meet quarterly and provide regular reports to the Secretary and Congress, offering recommendations on federal programs, research, data collection, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and public awareness. The Secretary will also conduct annual assessments and submit reports to Congress detailing progress and priority actions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10210
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Feb 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-494
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10210
    National Plan for Epilepsy Act


  • February 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-494
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (62)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-494: National Plan for Epilepsy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders