Bill · S. 5041· Senate(119-S-5041)
Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/21/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 aims to improve population research regarding chronic pain. It directs the Secretary to use Federal research data to understand the incidence and prevalence of pain from various sources. The bill instructs the collection of deidentified data to fill research gaps, including demographics, risk factors, and treatment effectiveness. It also requires the development of standard definitions for population research through collaboration with experts and patient advocates. Additionally, the Secretary will establish a public "Chronic Pain Information Hub" to aggregate and summarize research findings. Finally, the Act mandates a report to Congress regarding these implementation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The act specifically mandates research into the effectiveness of non-opioid and opioid-sparing treatment approaches.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Improved understanding of chronic pain and its co-occurring disorders can assist those living with disabilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill aims to improve the understanding of chronic pain management and treatment through a new information hub.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Research Data: The Secretary is tasked with using Federal research data to clarify the incidence and prevalence of chronic pain from sources such as injuries, operations, and diseases (Section 2, subsection (a)(1)).
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Filling Information Gaps: The bill seeks to collect deidentified data to understand specific pain conditions, demographics like age and race, and risk factors such as genetic and environmental factors (Section 2, subsection (a)(2), A-D).
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Enhanced Treatment Understanding: The research aims to cover the detection, management, and treatment of conditions, as well as the effectiveness of evidence-based approaches (Section 2, subsection (a)(2), H-K).
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Focus on Non-Opioid Options: The bill specifically mentions researching the utilization, effectiveness, and outcomes of non-opioid and opioid sparing treatment approaches (Section 2, subsection (a)(2), L).
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Access to Information: The creation of the "Chronic Pain Information Hub" will aggregate and summarize available Federal data sources, indicators, and peer-reviewed research (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)).
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Clinical Resources: The Information Hub will translate research findings into clinical tools, resources, and recommendations (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Disclosure of Financial Interests: Individuals or organizations collaborating with the Secretary who receive payments or transfers of value from drug or device manufacturers must disclose that information to the Secretary, and these disclosures will be made publicly available (Section 2, subsection (c)).
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 People With Disabilities+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Seniors+2Good For White Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 7/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey