Loading…
H.R. 8159119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 30, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govThe plain-language version leads. The official text is always the reference.
HR 8159 directs HHS to study pain management barriers in gynecologic procedures and report findings to Congress within two years.
55-second read · 4 questions answered below
HR 8159 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study why patients often cannot access adequate pain relief during gynecologic procedures such as IUD insertions and biopsies. The department will review existing research and may conduct new research to identify barriers, which may include insurance coverage gaps, lack of physician training, or insufficient equipment. Within two years of enactment, HHS must deliver a report to Congress that includes findings and possible recommended actions.
The bill primarily affects women and people who undergo gynecologic procedures, as well as the doctors and clinics that perform them. Input must be gathered from a broad range of stakeholders, including patients, physicians, medical societies, public health experts, and device manufacturers.
The bill does not change any existing laws governing how procedures must be performed, nor does it require insurers to cover any pain management options at this time. Its direct outcome is a government study and a set of recommendations, leaving any future policy changes to subsequent action by federal agencies or Congress.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it. Read the official bill on Congress.gov
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.