I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2018 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Higgins of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To provide for a technical expert panel to provide recommendations on reducing opioid use in the surgical setting and on best practices for pain management, and for other purposes.