Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and collect research on chronic pain. This would involve using existing federal data, gathering new de-identified data from medical claims and surveys, and identifying research gaps. The bill also calls for developing standardized definitions and approaches for chronic pain research in collaboration with experts, including patients.
The research would aim to clarify the incidence and prevalence of chronic pain, identify associated risk factors, and study various aspects of its detection, management, and treatment, including co-occurring conditions and the effectiveness of different treatment approaches. The findings and collected data would be made publicly available through a new online resource called the Chronic Pain Information Hub.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It was introduced by Senator Tim Kaine and co-sponsored by Senators Cramer, Kim, and Daines. The bill is currently in its initial stage of the legislative process.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5041 do?
- The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and collect research on chronic pain. This would involve using existing federal data, gathering new de-identified data from medical claims and surveys, and identifying research gaps. The bill also calls for developing standardized definitions and approaches for chronic pain research in collaboration with experts, including patients. The research would aim to clarify the incidence and prevalence of chronic pain, identify associated risk factors, and study various aspects of its detection, management, and treatment, including co-occurring conditions and the effectiveness of different treatment approaches. The findings and collected data would be made publicly available through a new online resource called the Chronic Pain Information Hub. This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It was introduced by Senator Tim Kaine and co-sponsored by Senators Cramer, Kim, and Daines. The bill is currently in its initial stage of the legislative process.
- Has S. 5041 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5041. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5041?
- S. 5041 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5041?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (21 Jul 2026).
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