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NOPAIN for Veterans Act
1/23/2026, 9:06 AM
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.
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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 Subcommittee Hearings Held as of January 13, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4509
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
65Democrat Cosponsors
42Republican Cosponsors
23Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4509
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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
Scarlet Rosen
890
3 months ago
I'm so glad this bill is passing! Veterans deserve all the support they can get. It's about time we take care of those who have sacrificed so much for our country. This is a win for all of us!
Chelsea Burgess
780
9 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
777
9 months ago
I think this bill is good for veterans. They need non-opioid pain meds. It will help them.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4509
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