Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a temporary funding bill that could end the ongoing government shutdown. While the Senate has already passed the bill, House Democrats are opposing it because it lacks funding for healthcare subsidies. These subsidies are linked to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which many Americans rely on for affordable health insurance.
Key Facts
- The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill to end the government shutdown.
- The Senate passed the bill, but some House Democrats oppose it.
- Democrats want the bill to include funding for healthcare subsidies related to the ACA.
- These subsidies help about 24 million Americans access affordable health insurance.
- The current disagreement is part of a larger political debate over healthcare funding.
- If passed, the bill would then go to President Trump for signing into law.
- President Trump suggested sending ACA subsidy funds directly to people instead of insurance companies.
- The shutdown has lasted 42 days, disrupting services and affecting the economy.
