Establishes a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy and create an advisory council.
The National Plan for Epilepsy Act aims to create a comprehensive national plan to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. It mandates the establishment of an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services to advise on epilepsy-related issues. The council will include representatives from federal agencies and experts from the epilepsy community. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will conduct annual assessments of the nation's progress in managing epilepsy and submit reports to Congress.
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