National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2025-02-10
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “National Plan for Epilepsy Act” Read the full text
Health
What it does
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, Ca
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · 2025-02-10
In the Senate.
Passed the Senate · 2026-08-04
House floor vote · next
Official documents
The numbers
29%
of bills that passed one chamber became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=939)
28
sponsors, out of 51 needed to pass
Who is lobbying on this
EPILEPSY FOUNDATIONvia EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
6 filingsLUNDBECK LLCvia LUNDBECK LLC
5 filingsEPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICAvia CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
3 filingsEVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUNDvia EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
2 filingsUCB, INC.via UCB, INC.
1 filingFrom 17 filings in federal lobbying disclosures (LDA), via lda.gov, naming this bill (2025 to 2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Held at the desk. (2026-08-10).