Search Results: keywords:"debt collection prohibition"

  • H. R. 8311 — To cancel existing medical debt, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,391

    The bill, titled the "Medical Debt Cancellation Act," aims to eliminate existing medical debt in the United States. It proposes a grant program for hospitals to cancel medical debt for patients, especially prioritizing safety net hospitals that aid vulnerable populations. Additionally, the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a magic eraser that wants to make medical bills disappear, helping hospitals forgive money people owe for health reasons and making sure debt collectors can't bother people or mess with credit scores because of old health bills.

  • S. 5200 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require mandatory certification for certain students and reduce stigma associated with unpaid school meal fees, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,191

    The bill, S. 5200, known as the "No Shame at School Act of 2024," aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ensure certain students are mandatorily certified for free or reduced-price meals and to reduce the stigma associated with unpaid school meal...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure kids at school can eat lunch without feeling bad if their family can't pay right away. It says schools should find ways to help families fill out forms to get free lunches and not make a big deal if lunch money is owed, like calling out students or keeping them from school activities.