119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 19, 2025
H.R. 4837In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans require written informed consent for medical procedures.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. (R-FL)22 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 1, 2025
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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2 Democrats, 20 Republicans (of 22 shown).
Activity timeline
Dec 19
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 1
Aug 1, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1
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Introduced in House
Aug 1
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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 22 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 20 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Fields, CleoLA-06
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
Republicans (20)
Bergman, JackMI-01
Self, KeithTX-03
Van Drew, JeffersonNJ-02
Hill, J. FrenchAR-02
Massie, ThomasKY-04
Barr, AndyKY-06
Grothman, GlennWI-06
Fitzgerald, ScottWI-05
Owens, BurgessUT-04
Stauber, PeteMN-08
Edwards, ChuckNC-11
Guest, MichaelMS-03
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Harrigan, PatNC-10
Barrett, TomMI-07
Miller, Max L.OH-07
Kennedy, MikeUT-03
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Van Orden, DerrickWI-03
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