House Delays Vote on Health Care Tax Credit Extension

The House will not vote this week on extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium subsidies, set to expire at year-end, following a failed effort by moderate Republicans to amend a GOP health care plan that lacks this extension. House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated some potential for amendments after a contentious meeting, while moderate Republicans expressed frustration over the decision, warning of political fallout from rising insurance premiums affecting over 20 million Americans. GOP Rep. Mike Lawler criticized the inaction, urging bipartisan support for discharge petitions to force a vote on extending tax credits. The last legislative day is Friday, with Democrats pushing for a three-year extension without reforms.

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