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Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures.

Introduced Mar 30, 2026

Latest action (Mar 30, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Health
Issues
Healthcare

Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study assessing barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures. The study should examine whether barriers are related to insurance coverage, provider training, or resource availability. The Secretary must consult with patients, health care providers, medical societies, public health experts, health equity experts, and medical device manufacturers in conducting the study. Within 24 months, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for administrative or legislative action to address identified barriers.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
28 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Yassamin Ansari’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • PIVOTAL GROUP $15,750
  • WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT $13,200
  • BIJAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT $13,200
  • HOME CREATIONS $11,700
  • RELIANCE MANAGEMENT $11,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Yassamin Ansari → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)
  1. Mar 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  2. Mar 30, 2026 Introduced in House

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • S 5041 — Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Cong. 119 63%
  • HRES 1147 — Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health. · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 59%
  • HR 9743 — TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026 · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Cong. 119 58%
  • S 3064 — Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025 · Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · Cong. 119 57%
  • S 475 — Alternatives to PAIN Act · Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · Cong. 119 57%
  • HR 9015 — Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act · Introduced May 22, 2026 · Cong. 119 53%

Full text

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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