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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.
4/17/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5999
The bill "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on November 10, 2025. The bill, designated as H.R. 5999, aims to provide opioid antagonists to veterans without the need for a prescription or copayment, as directed to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to address opioid-related issues among veterans by facilitating access to these medications.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5999
Bill HR 5999 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 10, 2025. Bill HR 5999 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 10, 2025. Bill HR 5999's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of April 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5999
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5999
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5999
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5999
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