HR5999
Amended
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.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Nov 10, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHSubchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and amending the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):
The Secretary shall furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription.
Section 1722A of such title is amended, in subsection (a)(4), by striking all that follows veteran and inserting a period.
The Secretary shall furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription.
Section 1722A of such title is amended, in subsection (a)(4), by striking all that follows veteran and inserting a period.
Legislative Timeline
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.