Senate committee approves bill to change how veterans receive overdose prevention tools
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The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has approved a version of the End Veterans Overdose Act of 2026. This version includes an amendment that replaces the original text with a new set of instructions for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process that changes the specific mechanism of how overdose reversal tools are distributed via the VA.
Who it affects
- Veterans receiving treatment for opioid use disorders
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate committee action; readers should consult the full text of the bill to see the exact language of the amendment before relying on it.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document