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Patient Debt Relief Act
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7478
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
35Democrat Cosponsors
35Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7478
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate 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.
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.
Comments
Dominic Carson
691
1 month ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us! #ugh
Lance Tyson
758
2 months 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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7478
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