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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 19, 2025
BillsArmed Forces and National SecurityH.R. 4837Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 4837In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security

Written Informed Consent Act

Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. (R-FL)26 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 1, 2025
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Dec 19
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Activity timeline

Dec 19
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 1
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 19
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 1
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1
Introduced in House
Aug 1
Introduced in House

All 26 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 24 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Republicans (24)

In the news

With Veterans Demanding Action, Bipartisan Support Emerges for Written Informed Consent Bill - Mad In America
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Former MI Congressman Joe Knollenberg dies - WXYZ Channel 7
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