Bill · H.R. 8159· House(119-HR-8159)
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
- Introduced
- 3/30/2026
- Last activity
- 3/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Yassamin Ansari
- Cosponsors
- - 28 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to perform a comprehensive study. The goal of the study is to assess the barriers that prevent healthcare providers from offering and patients from accessing pain management methods during gynecologic procedures. This assessment may look into issues such as insurance coverage, training, or resource availability. The study is required to include a review of current literature and potentially new research. Finally, a report containing findings and recommendations must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees within 24 months.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets the improvement of pain management during gynecologic procedures, which directly impacts women's healthcare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill directs a study to identify barriers to accessing pain management during gynecologic procedures to potentially improve access.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill includes engagement with health equity experts to address barriers faced by marginalized communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of Barriers: The study aims to assess why patients may struggle to access pain management or why providers may struggle to offer it, specifically looking at insurance, training, or resources (Section 2, subsection a).
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Stakeholder Input: The Secretary is required to consult with various groups, such as patients, patient advocacy organizations, and health equity experts representing marginalized communities, to ensure diverse perspectives are included (Section 2, subsection b).
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Future Actionable Recommendations: The final report must include recommendations for administrative or legislative action, which could lead to future improvements in how pain is managed during these procedures (Section 2, subsection c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For White Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 23 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida