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.
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to share a veteran's opioid prescription history with outside healthcare providers when the veteran receives care from them.
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Bill Journey
- May 7, 2026
- May 7, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This affects veterans who receive outside care, as their opioid prescription history will be shared with their Community Care healthcare providers, potentially informing their treatment decisions.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican8
Documents
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Cosponsors (7)
Bill Details
- Military
- Economy
- Health
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