Summary
The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on two different health care proposals. Republicans have a plan to let COVID-era health care subsidies end, while Democrats want to extend tax credits for three more years. Neither proposal currently has enough support to pass.
Key Facts
- The Senate is discussing two health care plans with opposing views.
- Republicans propose ending current health care subsidies and replacing them with savings accounts.
- Democrats want to extend enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act for three years.
- Neither plan has enough bipartisan support to become law.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized the Democratic bill for not addressing fraud or high-income beneficiaries.
- Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the Republican plan as ineffective.
