S. 475 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Alternatives to PAIN Act
S. 475 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 6, 2025, sponsored by Thom Tillis with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the Alternatives to PAIN Act This bill reduces cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. Specifically, the bill requires such drugs to be covered without a deductible and to be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier (if any).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thom Tillis (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 17 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 6, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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