Underwood Legislation to Extend Health Care Tax Credits to be Voted on by House
WASHINGTON – This week, the House of Representatives will vote on extending the expired advance premium tax credits for three more years – legislation introduced by Rep. Underwood based on her Health Care Affordability Act. Republicans allowed the tax credits to expire overnight on December 31st, worsening a health care affordability crisis that is already impacting millions of working families.
Four House Republicans joined Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on Underwood’s legislation last month, before the tax credits expired, but House Speaker Mike Johnson ignored that bipartisan consensus and delayed the vote until this year. Without an extension health care costs will skyrocket for American families and millions of them may be priced out of their health care entirely.
“Through their own cruelty and neglect, Republicans have created a health care crisis that is forcing millions of families to start the new year with uncertainty and anxiety about the future of their health care,” said Rep. Underwood. “The incredibly popular tax credits from my legislation have put affordable health care within reach for a record-breaking number of families. It is long past time that Republicans end this crisis and give families the peace of mind they deserve. I urge my colleagues to vote YES on this legislation.”
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