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Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025

January 22, 2025

healthcare medical practice federal regulation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jan 22, 2025

Lead sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This bill is currently in the committee review stage and does not yet change any federal laws, medical regulations, or healthcare services for residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions.

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 is a proposed federal bill currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for initial review.

Key Facts

The bill is titled the 'Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025'.
The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The bill is currently awaiting consideration by the assigned committees.

Why It Matters

This bill is currently in the committee review stage and does not yet change any federal laws, medical regulations, or healthcare services for residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has this bill become law?

No, the bill is in the early committee review stage and has not been passed by Congress or signed into law.

What does this bill do?

The provided text only identifies the bill's title and its referral to committees; it does not contain the specific policy language or proposed changes to law.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“The committee responsible for initial review of the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“The secondary committee responsible for review of the bill.”Map →

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