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NOPAIN for Veterans Act

7/31/2025, 10:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4509

H.R. 4509, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code with the goal of ensuring that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides specific non-opioid pain medications to veterans. The bill includes provisions related to addressing veterans' pain management needs and likely introduces directives to enhance the availability and provision of non-opioid pain relief options for former service members.

Current Status of Bill HR 4509

Bill HR 4509 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4509 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4509's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4509

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4509

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4509

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnishes certain non-opioid pain medications to veterans, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnishes certain non-opioid pain medications to veterans, and for other purposes.

Comments

Chelsea Burgess profile image

Chelsea Burgess

458

4 months ago

Why do they think this is a good idea? This bill is just a waste of time and money. Who even benefits from this? #confused #notnecessary

Elise Kelley profile image

Elise Kelley

412

4 months ago

I think this bill is good for veterans. They need non-opioid pain meds. It will help them.