Your Rights

The epilepsy community is strong, and we fight for our rights in Congress with one hand and give generously to epilepsy organizations with the other. However, we must not only support our representatives and nonprofits, but we MUST also hold them accountable. Here we provide information. If you want an opinion, you will have to tune in!

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The United States Capitol building in Washington D.C., with a clear blue sky in the background.

A landmark initiative to improve epilepsy care, research, and public awareness across the United States. This legislation requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop and maintain a comprehensive national epilepsy plan, with annual progress assessments to ensure accountability and effectiveness.

The National Plan

for Epilepsy Act

The epilepsy advocates

behind the initiative

The co-chairs of the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus introduced and championed the initiative. When you want change, reach out to your representatives; when they make it happen, reach out again. I encourage everyone to reach out to the following and say thank you:

Yes, I saw the exchange between the senators. YIKES!