Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), with Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), introduced The Medical Debt Cancellation Act to eliminate all $220 billion in medical debt held by millions of Americans.

The Medical Debt Cancellation Act aims to relieve financial pressure for Americans who have unpaid medical bills.  But although it offers a lifeline, questions remain about its long-term sustainability and potential taxpayer impact. 

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