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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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
65
Democrat Cosponsors
42
Republican Cosponsors
23
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

Scarlet Rosen profile image

Scarlet Rosen

622

5 days 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 profile image

Chelsea Burgess

567

6 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

534

6 months ago

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