H.R. 4837

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand a directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 1, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Bilirakis · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 4837
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Expansion of certain directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Written Informed Consent Act.

SEC. 2. Expansion of certain directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications

• The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update VHA Directive 1005 (dated May 13, 2020, and titled ) to apply to the following types of medications: Informed Consent For Long-term Opioid Therapy For Pain
  • Antipsychotics.
  • Stimulants.
  • Antidepressants.
  • Anxiolytics.
  • Narcotics.