United States
S. 494
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
The bill would require the federal government to develop a comprehensive national plan to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy, coordinating research and services across all federal agencies. It would also establish an advisory council to evaluate federally funded epilepsy efforts and report to Congress every two years, with the entire initiative set to expire at the end of 2035.[AI-Generated]
Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent) 4 August 2026
Record as of 10 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 10 August 2026 Held at the desk.
2 more actions
- 10 August 2026 Received in the House.
- 10 August 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 4 August 2026 Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)
- 28 July 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
- 28 July 2026 Reported by committee
1 more action
- 22 July 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 10 February 2025 Referred to committee
- 10 February 2025 Introduced in Senate
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