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RepublicanBill · S. 3209· Senate(119-S-3209)

NOPAIN for Veterans Act

Rep. Capito
Age: 73 years
West Virginia
Introduced
11/19/2025
Last activity
11/19/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by
Shelley Capito
Cosponsors
Republican - 13Democrat - 13
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation for Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on ensuring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs includes certain non-opioid pain medications in the national formulary. These medications must be approved by the FDA to treat acute pain or reduce postoperative pain without acting on opioid receptors. The bill sets specific deadlines for adding these products to the formulary based on their FDA approval or eligibility for additional payment. Furthermore, the Act prohibits using funds from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund for these purposes.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7

    The bill ensures veterans have access to FDA-approved non-opioid pain management drugs through the VA formulary.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7

    The bill expands the available medications provided to veterans to include specific non-opioid pain management options.

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6

    By prioritizing non-opioid treatments for acute and postoperative pain, the bill helps reduce reliance on opioids.

The opposite

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