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Treatment Freedom: Limiting Federal Medical Regulation

This bill aims to limit the influence of federal agencies like the FDA and CDC on how doctors treat patients. It means doctors will have more freedom in prescribing approved drugs, potentially affecting the availability of various treatment methods for citizens.
Key points
Federal agencies, including FDA, NIH, and CDC, will not have authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
No federal law can prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing or disbursing of FDA-approved drugs.
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Print number: 117_S_3670
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Right to Treat Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3670.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies, including FDA, NIH, and CDC, will not have authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
  • No federal law can prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing or disbursing of FDA-approved drugs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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