To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.

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Summary of Bill HR 8679

The bill, titled "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider," was introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.R. 8679 on May 7, 2026. The bill aims to mandate the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider. The specific directive is to facilitate the sharing of this crucial information to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for veterans receiving services from Community Care providers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8679

Bill HR 8679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8679 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8679's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 7, 2026

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.