119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 14, 2026
H.R. 5999IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. (D-NJ)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Nov 10, 2025
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Introduced
Nov 10
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May 14
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Senate
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Cosponsors (4)
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3 Democrats, 1 Republican (of 4 shown).
Activity timeline
May 14
May 14
May 14
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 14
May 14
May 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16
Apr 16
Apr 16
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Apr 16
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13
Jan 13
Jan 13
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 17
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 10
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 10
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 9 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
May 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
2025
Nov 17
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 10
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 10
Introduced in House
Nov 10
Introduced in House
All 4 cosponsors
3 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (3)
Republicans (1)
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