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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.

USA119th CongressHR-5999| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Herbert C. Conaway

Herbert C. Conaway

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 13, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 13, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

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.

USA119th CongressHR-5999| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
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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Timeline
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 13, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 13, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Herbert C. Conaway

Herbert C. Conaway

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted