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HR 4837
Recent Bills/HR 4837

Written Informed Consent Act

IntroducedAugust 1, 2025
Introduced9 months ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) to expand a written informed consent policy originally for long-term opioid therapy. The update would apply the consent requirement to antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics.

Who this affects
Veterans · VA medical staff
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Directs the VA Secretary to revise VHA (Veterans Health Administration) Directive 1005, issued May 13, 2020
  2. 2Extends written informed consent rules from long-term opioid therapy to antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics
  3. 3Requires veterans to receive clear information and give written approval before starting any of these medications
  4. 4Applies consent requirements across all VA health care facilities under the VHA
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IntroducedCurrentAug 1, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Donald Trump
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