House Democrats urged GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the holidays, as 22 million Americans face premium increases with the subsidies expiring on December 31. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a discharge petition achieved the necessary 218 signatures to force a vote, despite Speaker Mike Johnson stating it wouldn’t occur until January. While Democrats push for immediate action, bipartisan discussions are ongoing, with some Republicans expressing interest in reforms alongside an extension. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for the Senate to consider the extension if it passes the House, though Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains noncommittal about the timing.
