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.
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)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
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.