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Written Informed Consent Act

8/9/2025, 3:38 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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of August 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4837

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4837

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate 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 profile image

Jiraiya Daly

570

4 months ago

I'm all for this bill, it's about time we prioritize informed consent for medications.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4837

Gus M. Bilirakis
Gus M. Bilirakis
FloridaRepublican
Keith Self
Keith Self
TexasRepublican
Jack Bergman
Jack Bergman
MichiganRepublican

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