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Doctors' Autonomy: Federal Agencies Cannot Regulate Medical Practice

This act 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 to prescribe drugs, even for unapproved uses, potentially affecting the availability of various treatment options.
Key points
Federal agencies, including FDA, NIH, and CDC, will not have authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
Doctors can prescribe FDA-approved drugs for unapproved uses without federal prohibition or restriction.
The act does not affect federal laws regarding abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, or gender transition medical interventions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1830
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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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 119_S_1830.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

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.
  • Doctors can prescribe FDA-approved drugs for unapproved uses without federal prohibition or restriction.
  • The act does not affect federal laws regarding abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, or gender transition medical interventions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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