Representatives Bilirakis, Bergman, and Self announced the Written Informed Consent Act to improve transparency in VA prescribing practices.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jack Bergman, and Keith Self have introduced the Written Informed Consent Act aimed at enhancing transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The proposed legislation requires the VA to provide Veterans with clear, written information regarding potential side effects of specific medications before prescribing them.
Congressman Bilirakis emphasized the importance of this act for Veterans, stating, “Our Veterans deserve nothing less than complete transparency when it comes to their health.” The bill has garnered support from various veteran advocacy groups, who stress the need for informed decision-making and improved trust within the VA healthcare system.
The act follows rising concerns about adverse drug reactions among Veterans, particularly those on multiple medications. Supporters argue that clear, written disclosures will empower Veterans and promote safety in their treatment decisions, with multiple organizations endorsing the legislation as a critical step towards accountability and better healthcare for Veterans.
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Gus M. Bilirakis Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis:
- H.R.4312: SCORE Act
- H.R.4056: RAMP Act
- H.R.3577: END CELLS Act
- H.R.2817: Coastal Broadband Deployment Act
- H.R.2757: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R.2589: Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bilirakis.
Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising
Gus M. Bilirakis recently disclosed $141.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 542nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 33.7% came from individual donors.
Bilirakis disclosed $120.1K of spending. This was the 444th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bilirakis disclosed $294.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 584th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gus M. Bilirakis's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
