H.R. 1189 · 119th Congress — National Plan for Epilepsy Act
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…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 1189
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- 2025-02-11
- Latest action date
- 2025-02-11
Record overview
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.
The recorded stage is committee referral: the named committee or committees consider the parts within their jurisdiction. Referral alone does not mean the measure has passed Congress or become law.
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsors
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
California · House District 21 · Democratic
Record provenance
Stored record updated: 2026-09-15. This is separate from the action date and does not establish enactment.