Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Bill to Ensure Medical Debt Relief and Protections for Patients
July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) introduced H.R. 9129, the Patient Debt Relief Act(link is external), that provides relief and protections to millions of Americans burdened by medical debt. The bill takes a fresh approach by establishing a grant program that enables non-profit organizations to purchase debt from hospitals while codifying protections for patients. Today, the Congression . . .
Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) introduced H.R. 9129, the Patient Debt Relief Act(link is external), that provides relief and protections to millions of Americans burdened by medical debt. The bill takes a fresh approach by establishing a grant program that enables non-profit organizations to purchase debt from hospitals while codifying protections for patients. Today, the Congression . . .