S. 5497 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act
S. 5497 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 24, 2026, sponsored by Angus S. King, Jr. with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 24, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor
Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 24, 2026)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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