Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend expired subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with 17 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the measure. This decision goes against President Trump's advice, which was to use health savings accounts instead. The bill now moves to the Senate, where discussions continue over issues related to tax credits.
Key Facts
- The House voted 230-196 to extend ACA subsidies.
- Seventeen Republicans joined 213 Democrats to pass the bill.
- The vote bypassed Speaker Mike Johnson through a discharge petition.
- President Trump suggested different health care measures using health savings accounts.
- The subsidies being debated were first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Bipartisan talks are happening in the Senate to address tax credits that expired after last year's shutdown.
