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.

Timeline

1. May 14, 2026
   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2. May 14, 2026
   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3. Apr 16, 2026
   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
4. Apr 16, 2026
   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
5. Jan 13, 2026
   Subcommittee Hearings Held
6. Nov 17, 2025
   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
7. Nov 10, 2025
   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
8. Nov 10, 2025
   Introduced in House
9. Nov 10, 2025
   Introduced in House

Cosponsors

• Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3] D-MN
• Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] R-WI
• Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] D-OR
• Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] D-NM

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