H.R.2678

Ellie’s Law authorizes funding for brain aneurysm research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Ellie’s Law, also known as the Ellie Helton, Lisa Colagrossi, Kristen Shafer Englert, Teresa Anne Lawrence, and Jennifer Sedney Focused Research Act, aims to fund research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms. The bill authorizes $20 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This research will focus on a diverse patient population, considering age, sex, and race. The bill highlights the significant impact of brain aneurysms, which affect an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S.