Bills · HR 2678
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2678Health
Ellie’s Law
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because brain aneurysms affect millions of Americans, and ruptured aneurysms are often deadly or cause severe, permanent disabilities. Despite the high human and financial costs—billions of dollars annually—the bill notes that federal research spending on brain aneurysms is relatively low compared to the number of people affected.
If this bill becomes law, it means a substantial increase in dedicated funding for research into unruptured aneurysms. This could lead to a better understanding of how to predict which aneurysms are likely to rupture, how to prevent them from rupturing, and improved treatments. If it doesn't pass, research funding might remain at current levels, potentially slowing down progress in preventing the roughly 30,000 brain aneurysm ruptures that occur each year in the U.S.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $20 million in funding for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This provision provides a significant and dedicated increase in financial resources for brain aneurysm research.
PROVISION 02
Directs the comprehensive research to study a broader patient population, diversified by age, sex, and race.
This ensures research addresses the disproportionate impact of aneurysms on certain demographic groups and leads to more inclusive medical knowledge.
PROVISION 03
States that the authorized funds will supplement, not replace, existing funding for brain aneurysm research.
This ensures the new funding represents a true increase in research investment rather than just a reallocation of existing resources.
PROVISION 04
Designates the bill as the "Ellie Helton, Lisa Colagrossi, Kristen Shafer Englert, Teresa Anne Lawrence, and Jennifer Sedney Focused Research Act" or "Ellie's Law."
This provision names the bill in honor of individuals who died from ruptured brain aneurysms, highlighting the personal impact of the condition.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 55
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 47 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2678
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2678Health
Ellie’s Law
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
55
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
