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.

United States119th CongressHR-5999House of Representatives
Updated: May 14, 2026

Summary

This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to significantly improve veterans' access to opioid antagonists. It specifically directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish these critical medications to veterans without requiring a prescription. A key provision of the bill also eliminates any copayment requirement for veterans receiving an opioid antagonist. This measure aims to remove both administrative and financial barriers, ensuring veterans can readily obtain these life-saving overdose reversal drugs.

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

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  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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