House Republicans are racing to assemble a health care package as Affordable Care Act tax credits expire on Dec. 31, threatening premium hikes for more than 20 million Americans.
GOP leaders say they will vote next week on several bills aimed at lowering insurance costs but have not committed to extending the tax credits themselves.
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Senator Josh Hawley just made clear that Republicans are in huge trouble if they fail to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits. This is huge. pic.twitter.com/QsOWjhUXP1
— Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) December 9, 2025
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Republicans remain divided on major elements and will continue negotiations into 2026.
Democrats are pushing for a three-year extension, but House GOP leaders oppose any “clean” renewal and insist on reforms such as income limits and measures to curb fraud.
The Democrats’ health care proposal has everything for big insurance companies and nothing protecting taxpayers from the waste, fraud, and abuse of this program.
— Leader John Thune (@LeaderJohnThune) December 9, 2025
Republicans have put forward serious proposals that would lower the cost of health care. pic.twitter.com/noEHdp9VPR
A Senate vote on the Democratic plan is expected to fail, while Republicans are offering an alternative without an extension.
Moderates in both parties are floating bipartisan compromises, including one- or multi-year extensions with income caps and new premium requirements. Some lawmakers are weighing discharge petitions to force votes if leadership stalls.
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