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Written Informed Consent Act
1/10/2026, 7:28 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4837
The bill "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand a directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4837 on August 1, 2025. The bill aims to expand the application of informed consent requirements to specific medication types within the Veterans Health Administration, likely outlining requirements and procedures to ensure that veterans are fully informed before receiving such medications.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4837
Bill HR 4837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2025. Bill HR 4837 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2025. Bill HR 4837's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4837
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4837
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4837
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand a directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand a directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications.
Comments
Jiraiya Daly
991
10 months ago
I'm all for this bill, it's about time we prioritize informed consent for medications.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4837
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