H.R. 9670 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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, Jul 14, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 9670
A BILL
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 14, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.”
Sections
Sections · 9
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 3ExemptionsNo change
- Sec. 4Waiver of administrative requirementsNo change
- Sec. 5Credit counselingNo change
- Sec. 6Student loan undue hardshipNo change
- Sec. 7Attestation by debtorNo change
- Sec. 8Medically distressed debtor bankruptcies excluded from consumer reportsNo change
- Sec. 9Effective date; application of amendmentsNo change