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HR 5999119th CongressIn Committee
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: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] (D-New Jersey)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill requires the VA to provide opioid antagonists to veterans without prescription or copayment requirements.
Key Points
- 1Mandates VA to furnish opioid antagonists to all veterans
- 2Eliminates prescription requirement for opioid antagonists
- 3Eliminates copayment requirement for opioid antagonists
- 4Addresses opioid overdose prevention for veteran population
- 5Amends existing VA opioid distribution authorities
Impact Areas
Veteran healthcare and substance use treatmentOpioid overdose preventionVA pharmacy and medication distributionVeteran public health and safety
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