Bill intelligence
S. 494, the National Plan for Epilepsy Act, passed the Senate on August 4, 2026.
S. 494 — National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Public Health
What it does
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review federal epilepsy research, prevention, and treatment programs, identify gaps and coordination problems, and report back to Congress within two years with recommendations for improvement. The bill requires the Secretary to consult with federal agencies, patient advocates, and medical experts to develop a coordinated national plan for epilepsy.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in National Plan for Epilepsy Act.
What happens next
S. 494 passed the Senate. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Eric Schmitt. Cosponsored by Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Amy Klobuchar and Angela Alsobrooks.
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