HR7478Referred to Committee

Patient Debt Relief Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
Introduced
18
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Gabe Vasquez
Gabe Vasquez
Democrat · NM · Representative
Votes with party: 92.2% (602 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$232k
  • Climate & Environment$12k

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Cosponsors (18)

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

2026-02-10

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill would help patients reduce or eliminate medical debt they owe to hospitals and healthcare providers, likely through mechanisms such as debt forgiveness programs, negotiated payment plans, or limits on how aggressively providers can pursue collections. It would affect millions of Americans struggling with medical bills, as well as hospitals and healthcare systems that currently collect these debts. The proposal is still in early stages and has been sent to two congressional committees for review.

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