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National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009

4/7/2025, 3:36 PM

Summary of Bill HR 756

Bill 111 hr 756, also known as the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of pain management in the country. The bill seeks to improve the quality of pain care for individuals suffering from acute and chronic pain by promoting research, education, and access to treatment options.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a National Pain Care Policy Commission, which would be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy for addressing pain management issues. The commission would be composed of experts in the field of pain management, including healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocates.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for research on pain management, with a focus on developing new and innovative treatment options. It also seeks to improve education and training for healthcare providers on the proper assessment and treatment of pain. Overall, the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009 aims to address the growing problem of inadequate pain management in the United States by promoting research, education, and access to treatment options for individuals suffering from acute and chronic pain.

Current Status of Bill HR 756

Bill HR 756 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2009. Bill HR 756 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2009.  Bill HR 756's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 31, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 756

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 756

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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