Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for three more years. This decision, however, is not expected to pass in the Senate. Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the extension.
Key Facts
- The House voted 230-196 to extend ACA subsidies for three years.
- Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the vote.
- The vote was a response to rising health care costs.
- The Senate is unlikely to pass the subsidy extension as it is.
- A bipartisan group in the Senate is discussing changes to the proposal.
- President Trump has not been directly involved in the discussions.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates the extension could increase the deficit by $80.6 billion over ten years.
- Without the extension, health costs are projected to more than double for ACA users by 2028.
