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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 7, 2026
BillsArmed Forces and National SecurityH.R. 8679Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8679In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security

Republicans require Veterans Affairs to share opioid prescription histories with providers.

Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike (R-GA)7 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 2026
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Introduced
May 7
House committee
May 7
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (7)

AR
MR
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PR
All Republican.

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May 7
May 7
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
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May 7
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
Introduced in House

All 7 cosponsors

0 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Republicans (7)
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