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.

Introduced·11/10/25

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide an opioid antagonist to veterans without requiring a prescription or copayment.

Federal HB5999 amends title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to veterans without needing a prescription or charging a copayment. This bill aims to ensure that veterans have access to necessary medication to combat opioid addiction without financial or administrative barriers.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 14

2:00 PM

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Apr 16

10:15 AM

House Subcommittee on Health Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 16

House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held