Congress moves to create a National Plan to coordinate epilepsy research, care, and federal reporting

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

Introduced in Senate

First Advisory Council report is delivered to the Health Secretary and Congress

Congress and agencies get a concrete list of what’s working, what’s not, and what to fund or fix next for epilepsy research, care, and data systems.

First nationwide progress assessment on epilepsy burden and readiness is completed

The federal government must publicly measure progress and recommend priority actions, which can drive future program changes and budgets.

Regular public expert convening on epilepsy research occurs

New research findings and gaps are discussed in a structured way, which can speed up shared priorities and reduce duplicated efforts.

Authority for the National Plan ends unless Congress renews it

If not extended, required coordination, assessments, and reporting would stop after this date, which could slow progress unless replaced by a new law.