Bill119th CongressFiled Nov 10, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5999
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 14, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 10, 2025
- May 14, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- May 14, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 16, 2026Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Apr 16, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 13, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Nov 17, 2025Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Nov 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Nov 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House