S-2772 : Still Just a Bill

This bill exempts from the requirement that veterans pay a Department of Veterans Affairs copayment for:

  • any opioid antagonists furnished to a veteran at high risk for overdose of a specific medication or substance in order to reverse the effect of such an overdose, and
  • education on their use.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-04-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2016-04-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Veterans' medical care

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