Ellie’s Law

S 1609, "Ellie’s Law," authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to fund comprehensive research on unruptured brain aneurysms. The bill directly affects patients - particularly women, African Americans, and Hispanic individuals who face higher rupture risks - and medical researchers studying prevention and treatment. Key provisions require the research to diversify study populations by age, sex, and race, while ensuring new funds supplement, not replace, existing brain aneurysm research funding. This addresses a critical gap, as current federal spending averages just $2.94 per patient annually despite the condition affecting 6.8 million people and costing $2 billion yearly in direct medical expenses.