II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3462 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2023 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Markey , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue draft guidance to address non-addictive analgesics for chronic pain.

1. Guidance on developing non-addictive medical products to treat pain or addiction Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue draft guidance under section 3001(b) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 note) to address non-addictive analgesics for chronic pain, including the information required to be included in guidance documents under paragraphs (1) through (4) of such section 3001(b).