Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he will not promise a vote on extending tax credits for Affordable Care Act coverage as part of a shutdown agreement. This contrasts with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who offered Democrats a vote on the issue. Johnson mentioned that the House has already passed a short-term funding solution.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House.
- Johnson will not guarantee a vote for extending ACA tax credits in a shutdown deal.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered Democrats a vote on ACA tax credits to resolve the shutdown.
- Johnson stated the House has passed a short-term funding measure.
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides health insurance coverage.
- Tax credits under the ACA help people pay for insurance.
