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CLAIM: A new law passed by Congress ?allows you to permanently remove any negative debt? from your credit report that is over two years old. AP'S ASSESSMENT: False. The law referenced in the video to support that claim, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, has been around since 1970.

If more than two years have tolled since the violation of the FCRA, then any cause of action as to that specific violation may be prescribed.

In addition, all consumers are entitled to one free disclosure every 12 months upon request from each nationwide credit bureau and from nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies. See .consumerfinance.gov/learnmore for additional information.

They have also taken steps to remove all medical collections under $500. This last step went into effect on April 11, 2023, and with this change, it's estimated that roughly half of those with medical debt on their reports will have it removed from their credit history.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that helps to ensure the accuracy, fairness and privacy of the information in consumer credit bureau files. The law regulates the way credit reporting agencies can collect, access, use and share the data they collect in your consumer reports.

Federal Legislative Activity in 2023 Amend Section 604(c) of the FCRA to address the treatment of pre-screening report requests. Section 604(c) governs the furnishing of reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by the consumer. [1]