Patient Debt Relief Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-27T19:04:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7478 Patient Debt Relief Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/27/2026, 7:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7478

The bill titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain standards and requirements with respect to financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals participating in the Medicare program, and to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for purposes of medical debt relief" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7478 on February 10, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7478

Bill HR 7478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2026. Bill HR 7478 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2026. Bill HR 7478's most recent activity was 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. as of February 10, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7478

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7478

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain standards and requirements with respect to financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals participating in the Medicare program, and to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for purposes of medical debt relief.

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Dominic Carson

571

6 days ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us! #ugh

Lance Tyson

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23 days ago

This bill is bad for hospitals and patients. It needs more details and clarification. #confusing Little known detail: The bill includes provisions for medical debt relief programs.