Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Don Davis (D-NC-01), and Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) to Host Bipartisan House Triangle Press Conference with Veteran Service Organizations in[...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Don Davis, and Tom Barrett will be joined by leading Veteran Service Organizations at the House Triangle to host a bipartisan press conference in strong support of the Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837 & S. 3314). The legislation seeks to improve prescribing practices, strengthen patient protections, and ensure that America's Veterans receive clear, informed consent before being prescribed medications. The event will highlight growing bipartisan momentum and unified support from the Veteran community for enhanced transparency and accountability in health care decision-making.

WHEN: Wednesday,April 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: House Triangle, Washington, D.C.

EVENT SUMMARY: This press conference will bring together Members of Congress and national Veteran leaders to demonstrate broad, bipartisan support for the Written Informed Consent Act. Speakers will underscore the urgent need to ensure Veterans are fully informed before receiving prescribed medications and will call for stronger safeguards to promote safer, more transparent prescribing practices across the Department of Veterans Affairs. Participants will highlight real-world concerns raised by Veterans and advocates, and emphasize that informed consent is a fundamental component of patient safety, biomedical ethics, and accountability in medical care.

MEDIA: This event is open press. Media planning to attend are strongly encouraged to RSVP in advance to [email protected]