To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary...
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.
This bill proposes a change to how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles the medical records of veterans. It requires the VA to send a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to any Community Care health care provider. This would ensure that health care providers have a complete picture of a veteran's medical history, especially regarding opioid use, which is crucial for safe and effective treatment.
This bill would directly affect veterans receiving care from Community Care providers. By sharing their opioid prescription history, veterans can receive better and more informed care, potentially preventing misuse or over-prescription of opioids. The bill aims to improve the safety and health outcomes for veterans by ensuring their medical providers have all necessary information.
As of May 7, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. This is the first step in its legislative journey, where it will be reviewed and possibly advanced to further stages of the legislative process.
