Bills/H.R. 5999119th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

House: Reported

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Introduced

2025-11-10

Last action

2026-05-14

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Action Timeline

May 14, 2026HouseLatest
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2026House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2026House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026House
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 17, 2025House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 10, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 10, 2025House
Introduced in House

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Topics

Drug therapyDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care