Fund Fibromyalgia Research & Pass Chronic Pain Legislation Now
Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 4 million Americans, causing widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties — yet it remains one of the most underfunded and underrecognized conditions at the federal level. Despite decades of patient advocacy, NIH funding for fibromyalgia research is disproportionately low compared to conditions of similar prevalence.
Several key legislative opportunities exist right now:
- Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act — directs NIH to expand and coordinate chronic pain research, directly benefiting fibromyalgia patients.
- Alternatives to PAIN Act (S. 475 / H.R. 1227) — improves Medicare access to non-opioid pain treatments, critical for fibromyalgia patients who are often undertreated or pushed toward opioids.
- Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025 (S. 3064) — newly introduced legislation to advance chronic pain care.
Congress must also formally recognize fibromyalgia as a serious chronic condition deserving dedicated federal research funding and treatment access. Urge your representatives to co-sponsor these bills, increase NIH fibromyalgia research allocations, and stand with the millions of Americans living in pain.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. I'm calling to urge {{representative_name}} to take action on fibromyalgia and chronic pain legislation. Specifically, I'm asking them to: 1. Co-sponsor and support the **Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act** and the **Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025**. 2. Support the **Alternatives to PAIN Act** to improve access to non-opioid treatments for fibromyalgia patients. 3. Advocate for increased NIH funding dedicated to fibromyalgia research. 4. Formally recognize fibromyalgia as a serious chronic condition deserving federal attention. Fibromyalgia affects 4 million Americans who deserve real answers and real treatment options. Will {{representative_name}} commit to supporting these efforts?
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