Bill · H.R. 4837· House(119-HR-4837)

Written Informed Consent Act

Age: 63 years

Florida

Introduced: 8/1/2025
Last activity: 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by: Gus Bilirakis
Cosponsors: - 33 - 4

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Written Informed Consent Act. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update a specific Veterans Health Administration directive. The current directive is about informed consent for long-term opioid therapy for pain, dated May 13, 2020. The bill expands this directive to apply to additional types of medications. These added medications are antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill enhances veteran healthcare by expanding informed consent requirements for several categories of essential medications.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill directly benefits veterans by ensuring they are fully informed about the various medications they may be prescribed.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill improves veteran benefits by ensuring greater transparency and informed consent regarding medication treatments.