Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical Debt Act
In committeeIntroducedSep 14, 2026
Policy areaLabor and Employment
Cosponsors4
What this bill is intended to do
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Latest action
Sep 14, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
C66
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical Debt Act aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit wage garnishment for medical debts. The bill is straightforward in its intent and scope, focusing solely on preventing wage garnishment related to medical expenses. It does not involve direct funding or complex fiscal implications.
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