Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) has signed on as a cosponsor of the HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536, as of October 1, 2026. That brings total House support to 50 members.
What this means for CA-18
An estimated 110,203 people in CA-18 live with a headache disorder, out of roughly 734,686 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 California
California has 89 UCNS-certified headache specialists serving an estimated 5,744,420 residents living with a headache disorder. That ranks 22nd of 50 states for specialist access. Nationally there are fewer than 900 certified specialists for more than 40 million patients.
Veterans in CA-18
There is no VA Headache Center of Excellence in CA-18. The nearest site is in Palo Alto, CA, about 14 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. Lofgren joins 4 other members of the California 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. Lofgren a message, or check where your own representatives stand.