Mace bill would have VA study peptides for veterans over 18 months
The PEPTIDES for Veterans Act would first require the VA to define "peptide" and "peptide-based therapy" in a report to Congress within six months.
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By Daniel Okafor · Regulatory Correspondent
Sep 28 13:26 ETSource: stripes.com
The wire
- 01Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced legislation directing the VA to run an 18-month study of the safety and efficacy of peptides for veterans with service-connected chronic pain, injuries and mental health conditions.
- 02If initial findings are positive, the bill authorizes a five-year voluntary pilot program to evaluate real-world outcomes and assess large-scale implementation across VA medical facilities.
- 03The bill is only introduced, not law, and many peptides sold online have not undergone clinical studies; wellness-industry figures including author Jay Campbell are backing it.
From the source
Read at stripes.comBill would examine peptides to treat pain, other disorders in veterans
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., shown here during a legislative session in February 2026, has introduced The PEPTIDES for Veterans Act, which creates a multistep rollout for the VA to collect information, research and potentially offer peptides as a treatment for veterans. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
