HR4837Referred to Committee

Written Informed Consent Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-01
Introduced
25
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Gus M. Bilirakis
Gus M. Bilirakis
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (639 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (25)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-12-19

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require military members to give written permission before participating in medical experiments or receiving certain medical treatments. The measure aims to protect service members by ensuring they fully understand and agree to any experimental procedures or medications before doctors can administer them.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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