Officially: 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.
Veterans could get opioid overdose reversal medicine from the VA without a prescription or copay. The bill removes two common barriers: needing a doctor’s order and paying an out-of-pocket fee.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5999. Modern Action explains 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. in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and generates a bill-specific message you can review before sending.
Where it stands
Sitting in Health
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (11/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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