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Senate bill · S. 494 (119th Congress)

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

U.S. Senate

Latest action Aug 10, 2026

Sponsor: Eric Schmitt (U.S. Senator for Missouri, Republican)

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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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate

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Cosponsors

27

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic19
  • Republican8

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Full history

  1. Aug 10, 2026

    Held at the desk.

  2. Aug 10, 2026

    Held at the desk.

  3. Aug 10, 2026

    Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    U.S. Senate

  4. Aug 10, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the House.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  5. Aug 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427)

    U.S. Senate

Show full history (13 earlier events)
  1. Jul 28, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  2. Jul 28, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  3. Jul 28, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  4. Jul 28, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.

    U.S. Senate

  5. Jul 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  6. Jul 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Jul 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  8. Mar 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  9. Feb 10, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    U.S. Senate

  10. Feb 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  11. Feb 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  12. Feb 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  13. Feb 10, 2025

    In committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    U.S. Senate

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