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S. 494

4 August 2026 · posted 5 August 2026

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

4 August 2026 | Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)

What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up)

Summary: 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.

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S. 494 | National Plan for Epilepsy Act | Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) | Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee 📅 4 August 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent) What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up) Summary: 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]

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