The NOPAIN for Veterans Act has been reintroduced in the House! Thank you, @Rep. Greg Landsman, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Congressman Chris Pappas, Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Terri Sewell, and Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, for your leadership on this lifesaving legislation!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT
Alexa Helwig
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(513) 235-9748
Landsman, Van Orden, Sewell, Bergman, Pappas, Hamadeh Introduce Bipartisan Bill to
Increase Veterans’ Access to Non-Opioid Medications
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Derrick Van
Orden (R-WI-03), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-
01), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), and Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08)
introduced bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ access to non-opioid pain medications.
The opioid epidemic has impacted nearly every demographic in the United States. In response,
Congress passed the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act in 2022 so
seniors on Medicare have access to and never pay more for non-opioid pain management
medications.
To ensure veterans have the same access, Congressman Landsman, Congressman Van
Orden, Congresswoman Sewell, Congressman Bergman, Congressman Pappas, and
Congressman Hamadeh have reintroduced the NOPAIN for Veterans Act – legislation that
would reform the way the Department of Veterans Affairs offers and covers non-opioid pain
management drugs.
The NOPAIN for Veterans Act would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish
and cover non-opioid pain management drugs under VA pharmacy benefits if those drugs are
covered by Medicare.
Congressman Landsman:
“Our veterans deserve the very best care, which includes access to safer options for managing
pain. Our bipartisan bill is a commonsense step to make non-opioid treatments more affordable
and available to those who’ve served our country, and a way to prevent addiction before it
starts. We can protect our veteran’s health and keep pushing forward in the fight to end the
opioid epidemic.”
Congressman Van Orden:
“I thank the VA for taking the issue of opioid administration mismanagement seriously and the
great strides they have made over the years to improve care for our vets. Veterans must have
access to comprehensive medical treatment plans, and the NOPAIN for Veterans Act will
provide pain management alternatives that are safer, more effective, and promote long-term
recovery.”
Congresswoman Sewell:
“In 2022, Congress took a critical step in our fight against the opioid crisis by passing our
NOPAIN Act, providing better access to non-opioid pain medications for seniors. The NOPAIN
for Veterans Act builds on our progress, ensuring that such treatments are available to our
nation’s veterans as well. By increasing access to non-opioid therapies, we can empower more
Americans to effectively manage their pain without risking addiction.”
Congressman Bergman:
“Our Veterans deserve access to every effective treatment available - without red tape or delay.
The NOPAIN for Veterans Act ensures they get the care they’ve earned, especially when it
comes to managing chronic pain with safe, proven non-opioid alternatives. This is a critical step
toward improving quality of life while reducing dependence on addictive medications.”
Congressman Pappas:
“Veterans served and sacrificed for our country, and they shouldn’t face barriers to accessing
the medications and treatments they need and prefer. Making non-opioid pain management
more affordable and accessible to veterans is common sense for their health and for preventing
addiction. This bipartisan legislation will close the gap on VA’s non-opioid drug coverage to help
our veterans stay safe and healthy.”
Congressman Hamadeh:
“I am proud to cosponsor the NOPAIN for Veterans Act and am grateful to the sponsor for the
opportunity support an effort to protect my fellow Veterans with access to better healthcare
options. Far too many of our Veterans have fallen victim to the Opioid epidemic due to lack of
access to FDA-approved non-opioid alternatives. That is simply wrong. Our Veterans deserve
access to the full suite of non-addictive pain management options and so much more."
Tom Synan, Newtown Chief of Police and Board Member of Voices for Non-Opioid
Choices:
“As a police chief in Southwestern Ohio, we are on the front lines of the opioid addiction
epidemic. As a veteran myself, I know that veterans face additional risks for developing a
substance use disorder and prevention is critical for these individuals. This bill will go a long way
towards preventing addiction in our veteran community.”
The full text of the NOPAIN for Veterans Act can be found here.
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Read the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT
Alexa Helwig
alexa.helwig@mail.house.gov
(513) 235-9748
Landsman, Van Orden, Sewell, Bergman, Pappas, Hamadeh Introduce Bipartisan Bill to
Increase Veterans’ Access to Non-Opioid Medications
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Derrick Van
Orden (R-WI-03), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-
01), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), and Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08)
introduced bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ access to non-opioid pain medications.
The opioid epidemic has impacted nearly every demographic in the United States. In response,
Congress passed the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act in 2022 so
seniors on Medicare have access to and never pay more for non-opioid pain management
medications.
To ensure veterans have the same access, Congressman Landsman, Congressman Van
Orden, Congresswoman Sewell, Congressman Bergman, Congressman Pappas, and
Congressman Hamadeh have reintroduced the NOPAIN for Veterans Act – legislation that
would reform the way the Department of Veterans Affairs offers and covers non-opioid pain
management drugs.
The NOPAIN for Veterans Act would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish
and cover non-opioid pain management drugs under VA pharmacy benefits if those drugs are
covered by Medicare.
Congressman Landsman:
“Our veterans deserve the very best care, which includes access to safer options for managing
pain. Our bipartisan bill is a commonsense step to make non-opioid treatments more affordable
and available to those who’ve served our country, and a way to prevent addiction before it
starts. We can protect our veteran’s health and keep pushing forward in the fight to end the
opioid epidemic.”
Congressman Van Orden:
“I thank the VA for taking the issue of opioid administration mismanagement seriously and the
great strides they have made over the years to improve care for our vets. Veterans must have
access to comprehensive medical treatment plans, and the NOPAIN for Veterans Act will
provide pain management alternatives that are safer, more effective, and promote long-term
recovery.”
Congresswoman Sewell:
“In 2022, Congress took a critical step in our fight against the opioid crisis by passing our
NOPAIN Act, providing better access to non-opioid pain medications for seniors. The NOPAIN
for Veterans Act builds on our progress, ensuring that such treatments are available to our
nation’s veterans as well. By increasing access to non-opioid therapies, we can empower more
Americans to effectively manage their pain without risking addiction.”
Congressman Bergman:
“Our Veterans deserve access to every effective treatment available - without red tape or delay.
The NOPAIN for Veterans Act ensures they get the care they’ve earned, especially when it
comes to managing chronic pain with safe, proven non-opioid alternatives. This is a critical step
toward improving quality of life while reducing dependence on addictive medications.”
Congressman Pappas:
“Veterans served and sacrificed for our country, and they shouldn’t face barriers to accessing
the medications and treatments they need and prefer. Making non-opioid pain management
more affordable and accessible to veterans is common sense for their health and for preventing
addiction. This bipartisan legislation will close the gap on VA’s non-opioid drug coverage to help
our veterans stay safe and healthy.”
Congressman Hamadeh:
“I am proud to cosponsor the NOPAIN for Veterans Act and am grateful to the sponsor for the
opportunity support an effort to protect my fellow Veterans with access to better healthcare
options. Far too many of our Veterans have fallen victim to the Opioid epidemic due to lack of
access to FDA-approved non-opioid alternatives. That is simply wrong. Our Veterans deserve
access to the full suite of non-addictive pain management options and so much more."
Tom Synan, Newtown Chief of Police and Board Member of Voices for Non-Opioid
Choices:
“As a police chief in Southwestern Ohio, we are on the front lines of the opioid addiction
epidemic. As a veteran myself, I know that veterans face additional risks for developing a
substance use disorder and prevention is critical for these individuals. This bill will go a long way
towards preventing addiction in our veteran community.”
The full text of the NOPAIN for Veterans Act can be found here.
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