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Extend the tax credit that helps eligible individuals pay for their health insurance premiums.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asHealth Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026

What’s happening with Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026?

The Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8242, has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means since April 8, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. No progress has occurred on this legislation since April 8, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8242 (119th)) →

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 2914 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 2914 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Michael Turner (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.