Remove medical debt from consumer credit reports to improve financial stability for patients.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Patient Debt Relief Act?
The Patient Debt Relief Act, known as H.R. 7478, has been in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees since February 9, 2026. These committees must vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies in this stage. No action has occurred on this proposal since February 9, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Patient Debt Relief Act (H.R. 7478 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9129 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9129 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.