Summary
Four Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives are supporting a Democratic plan to extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This would affect millions of people who might otherwise face higher health insurance costs when the credits expire. House Speaker Mike Johnson does not plan to hold a vote on these tax credits, making it unlikely that they will be extended before the end of the year.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson decided against holding a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
- Four Republicans are breaking ranks with their party to support a vote on the extension.
- The tax credits, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to expire and could raise costs for about 22 million people.
- A discharge petition was introduced to force a vote on extending the credits for three more years.
- The Republicans supporting the vote are mainly from districts expected to have close races in the next election.
- Representative Brian Fitzpatrick was the first Republican to join the move to force a vote.
- A KFF poll found strong public support for extending the tax credits, with many blaming Republicans or President Trump for possible expiration.
