Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is open to a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits to help end the government shutdown. This marks a change from his earlier position that such an extension was unacceptable. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer suggested adding this extension to a government funding bill to reach an agreement.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
- Jeffries previously called a one-year extension for tax credits "laughable."
- He now shows willingness to consider this extension as part of discussions to end the shutdown.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed including the extension in government funding to resolve the shutdown.
- Jeffries stated that House Democrats would consider Senate proposals made in "good faith."
- The extension is a "non-starter" for many key Republicans, making it unlikely to easily pass.
