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BillHR 8679 · 119

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.

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

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.

Sponsored By

Mike Collins
Republican · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  2. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Republican8
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeVeterans' Affairs Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Economy
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.