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A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide bankruptcy protections for medically distressed debtors, and for other purposes.

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This bill would make changes to the federal bankruptcy laws to add protections for people who are struggling with debt because of medical issues. No official summary is available for this bill.

Sponsor

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

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Introduced

July 14, 2026

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