H.R. 8159

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8159 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.

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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

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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.
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