Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4827

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

Congress Proposes Ban on Medical Debt Appearing on Consumer Credit Reports

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Representative Williams of Georgia, would stop medical bills from showing up on your credit report. Currently, unpaid medical bills can lower your credit score, making it harder to buy a car, rent an apartment, or get a credit card.
The plan defines medical debt as any money owed for healthcare services, products, or medical devices. It would ban credit bureaus from listing any negative information about these debts, even if the debt has been sent to a collection agency.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would have one year to create new rules. These rules would strictly forbid banks and lenders from looking at your medical debt when they decide whether to give you a loan or a mortgage.
This change aims to help millions of Americans whose credit scores are hurt by healthcare costs they could not avoid. Because medical emergencies are often unexpected, supporters argue that these bills do not accurately show how responsible a person is with their money.

Economy FinanceHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Small business owners often use personal credit to secure business loans and lines of credit. If medical debt no longer appears on their credit reports, those who have unpaid medical bills would have an easier time accessing the financing they need to start or grow their businesses.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jul 29, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jul 29, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 4827

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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