What does Preamble of S 3314 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to expand a Veterans Health Administration directive. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the existing directive concerning informed consent. The expansion applies to certain types of medications.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3314 do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Written Informed Consent Act'.

What does EXPANSION OF CERTAIN DIRECTIVE OF THE VETERANS HEALTH of S 3314 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update Veterans Health Administration directive 1005. Directive 1005, originally concerning informed consent for long-term opioid therapy, will be expanded. The expansion applies to informed consent requirements for antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics.

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Written Informed Consent Act — S. 3314

Last updated: 12/2/2025 · Introduced: 12/2/2025

Author: Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand informed consent requirements for certain medications, including antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics.
The expansion updates Veterans Health Administration directive 1005, which originally addressed informed consent for long-term opioid therapy.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4837(In Committee)Official page

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