H.R. 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.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-11-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-14 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kelly Morrison | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-11-10 |
| Derrick Van Orden | R WI 2025-12-10 |
| Maxine Dexter | D OR 2026-05-12 |
| Melanie A. Stansbury | D NM 2026-05-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5999 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5999?
H.R. 5999 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5999 are available on congress.gov.
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