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Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4827| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (17)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform how medical debt impacts consumers' credit. It proposes amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to explicitly prohibit the inclusion of any adverse information related to medical debt on consumer reports, including debts placed for collection or charged to profit or loss. The bill defines "medical debt" as any debt arising from medical services, products, or devices. Furthermore, it directs the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) to amend existing regulations within one year. These amendments will ensure that creditors are prohibited from obtaining or using a consumer's medical debt information when making decisions about extending credit.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6470
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-773
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6003
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2519
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6470
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-773
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6003
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2519
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 119-2519: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4827| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform how medical debt impacts consumers' credit. It proposes amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to explicitly prohibit the inclusion of any adverse information related to medical debt on consumer reports, including debts placed for collection or charged to profit or loss. The bill defines "medical debt" as any debt arising from medical services, products, or devices. Furthermore, it directs the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) to amend existing regulations within one year. These amendments will ensure that creditors are prohibited from obtaining or using a consumer's medical debt information when making decisions about extending credit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6470
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-773
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6003
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2519
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6470
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-773
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6003
    Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2519
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (17)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 119-2519: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted