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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Yassamin Ansari

Democrat · AZ · Representative

Votes with party: 97.1% (661 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (28)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-30

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-03-30

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-30

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the federal government to fund and conduct research into how gynecologic pain conditions—such as endometriosis and pelvic pain—are diagnosed and treated. The research would help doctors better understand these conditions and develop more effective treatments for the millions of women and girls who experience them. By studying what works best, the government aims to improve care and reduce suffering from these often-overlooked health problems.

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Subjects

Health

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8159 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8159 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2026 Ms. Ansari (for herself, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Bell, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. McGarvey, Ms. Norton, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Ross, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Tonko, Mrs. Trahan, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON BARRIERS TO PAIN MANAGEMENT METHODS DURING GYNECOLOGIC PROCEDURES. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a comprehensive study to assess barriers to health care providers offering, and patients accessing, pain management methods during gynecologic procedures (such as whether lack of access is related to insurance coverage, training, or resources issues). Such study shall include a review of current literature and, if necessary, new research. (b) Stakeholder Engagement.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders, including-- (1) patients and patient advocacy organizations; (2) licensed reproductive health care providers; (3) professional medical societies; (4) public health experts; (5) health equity experts representing marginalized communities; and (6) medical device manufacturers and innovators. (c) Report.--Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that includes-- (1) the findings of the study under subsection (a); and (2) any recommendations for administrative or legislative action. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Pain management methods.--The term ``pain management methods'' means methods or strategies to prevent, reduce, or manage physical pain associated with a medical procedure. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. <all>

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