HR 5999
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Drug therapy
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Veterans' medical care
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: November 10, 2025
Introduced by:
Conaway, Herbert C.
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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