H.R. 5999 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] Introduced November 10, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (3 D, 1 R) Latest action May 14, 2026

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Actions

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

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