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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

A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.

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
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. May 14, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 14, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Apr 16, 2026Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Health Subcommittee
  4. Apr 16, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Health Subcommittee
  5. Jan 13, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    Health Subcommittee
  6. Nov 17, 2025Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  7. Nov 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Nov 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Nov 10, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House