H.R. 5536 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
HEADACHE Act
H.R. 5536 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 19, 2025, sponsored by Lori Trahan with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 19, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Headache Education, Access, Diagnosis, and Care Health Equity Act or the HEADACHE Act This bill temporarily establishes a federal initiative, an advisory council, and related reporting to address headache disorders.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lori Trahan (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 19, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Sep 19, 2025)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5536 (119th Congress): HEADACHE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-5536/headache-act (accessed 2026-10-13).