Harris Unveils Final Rule to Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports of Americans

Harris said that states and localities have already eliminated over $1 billion in medical debt.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the White House in Washington, on Sept. 22, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday a final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans.

The move will raise their credit scores by an estimated average of 20 points and lead to the approval of about 22,000 additional mortgages annually, according to Harris’s office.