Congress·In Committee·S. 1609

Brain Aneurysm Research: Funding for Prevention

Ellie’s Law

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This bill, known as Ellie’s Law, would provide $10 million every year from 2026 to 2030 to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This money must be used specifically to study brain aneurysms, which are weak spots in blood vessels that can burst and cause strokes or death.
The goal is to help the 6.8 million Americans—about 1 in 50 people—who currently have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Right now, the government only spends about $2.94 per year on research for each person living with this condition, and this bill aims to increase that support to find better ways to treat them before they burst.
The research will focus on a wide range of people, including different ages, genders, and races. This is important because aneurysms are more common in women and are twice as likely to burst in African American and Hispanic individuals.
By funding more research, supporters hope to prevent the 30,000 ruptures that happen each year. About half of these cases are fatal, and many survivors are left with permanent brain damage. Preventing these medical emergencies could also save billions of dollars in hospital costs for families and the healthcare system.

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May 6, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

May 6, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Ellie’s Law

Apr 7 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Ellie’s Law

Bill NumberS 1609

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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