A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".
Sen. Murray Introduces Resolution to Block CFPB From Weakening Medical Debt Protections
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. No further actions are scheduled at this time, so the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this resolution.
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Medical debt on credit reports can make it harder for people to qualify for mortgages or refinance their homes. Restoring these protections would prevent improperly reported medical bills from dragging down credit scores, helping current and future homeowners maintain access to affordable lending.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".
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