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US HR2678
US HR2678Ellie’s Law Ellie Helton, Lisa Colagrossi, Kristen Shafer Englert, Teresa Anne Lawrence, and Jennifer Sedney Focused Research Act
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Introduced
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for further comprehensive research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on unruptured intracranial aneurysms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes comprehensive research funding for unruptured intracranial aneurysms through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), allocating $20 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds remaining available until September 30, 2033. The legislation, named "Ellie's Law" after five individuals who died from brain aneurysms, highlights the significant public health impact of this condition, noting that 6.8 million Americans have an unruptured brain aneurysm, with 30,000 suffering ruptures annually and a 50% fatality rate. The bill emphasizes that brain aneurysms disproportionately affect women and certain racial groups, and currently receive minimal federal research funding (approximately $2.94 per affected person annually). By authorizing new research funding, the bill aims to support studying a more diverse patient population and improve understanding of aneurysm management and treatment. The legislation specifically requires that the new funding supplement, rather than replace, existing brain aneurysm research funding, ensuring additional resources are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge about this serious health condition.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (43)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Sean Casten (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2678/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2678/BILLS-119hr2678ih.pdf |
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