House HEALTH Act Would Extend Enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits for Middle-Income Families
This bill is currently sitting in the House Ways and Means and Appropriations committees. It has not had any recorded action since November 2025, which is a period of seven months. It is considered stalled because most bills like this do not receive a committee vote.
No action since November 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The U.S. House passed a three-year extension of federal health insurance subsidies on Jan. 8, 2026, following a successful discharge petition. The vote aims to restore enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, which have already caused significant premium spikes for millions.
Lawmakers have introduced several competing proposals to extend enhanced ACA subsidies, including the HEALTH Act and the Fix It Act. These bills seek to prevent a 'subsidy cliff' after 2025 by extending credits for households above the usual income cutoff and maintaining larger help amounts.
Following the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies on Jan. 1, 2026, healthcare providers are bracing for a surge in uninsured patients. While the House passed a three-year extension in early January, the bill remains stalled in the Senate, leaving millions facing immediate premium hikes.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
HEALTH Act
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