Rep. Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7) has signed on as a cosponsor of the HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536, as of October 15, 2026. That brings total House support to 59 members.
What this means for VA-7
An estimated 119,823 people in VA-7 live with a headache disorder, out of roughly 798,820 residents. Every one of them stands to benefit from the coordinated federal response the HEADACHE Act would create: better epidemiological data, a larger trained clinical workforce, and headache disorders finally treated as the public health priority their prevalence warrants.
Specialist access in Virginia
Virginia has 20 UCNS-certified headache specialists serving an estimated 1,302,544 residents living with a headache disorder. That ranks 23rd of 50 states for specialist access. Nationally there are fewer than 900 certified specialists for more than 40 million patients.
Veterans in VA-7
There is no VA Headache Center of Excellence in VA-7. The nearest site is in Washington, DC, about 23 miles from the district office. With only 29 such centers nationwide, most veterans living with post-traumatic headache have no specialized VA care within reach.
Rep. Vindman joins 1 other member of the Virginia delegation already backing the bill.
Say thank you
A short note from a constituent carries real weight with a congressional office, and members who have already signed on are the ones best positioned to recruit their colleagues. Send Rep. Vindman a message, or check where your own representatives stand.