Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes that public pressure will compel Congress to continue subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This comes amid a government shutdown due to disagreements over extending these subsidies, which help many Americans afford their health insurance premiums. Jeffries opposes a proposed one-year extension, as open enrollment for ACA begins soon and costs may rise significantly without action.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the Democratic House Minority Leader.
- Congress is in a deadlock over extending ACA subsidies, causing a government shutdown.
- ACA subsidies help over 20 million people afford health insurance.
- The current subsidies expire at the end of the year.
- Open enrollment for ACA starts on November 1.
- Some Republicans propose a one-year extension of ACA subsidies.
- Jeffries is against the short-term extension proposed by Republicans.
- The Senate has failed multiple times to pass a spending bill to end the shutdown.
