Veterans HOPE Act
The Veterans HOPE Act (HR 6353) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to review opioid overdose deaths among veterans who died between 2010 and 2016. It mandates a detailed analysis of these deaths, including demographics, medications prescribed (especially those with black box warnings), prescribing patterns, and causes of death. The review must identify veterans who died from heroin, fentanyl, or nonprescription opioids without recent opioid prescriptions, and assess VA policies on prescribing and disposal of opioids. The VA must submit a public report to Congress within 18 months, including findings and recommendations to improve veteran safety and reduce overdose rates.
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Introduction
Nov 2023
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Introduced Nov 9, 2023
Last action Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov 9, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Nov 9, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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