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H.R.3259: NOPAIN Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 14, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
122 (81 Democrats, 41 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 14, 2021
Bill Summary
Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 14, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| May 14, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) |