GOP alternative to Obamacare subsidy extension could cut health insurance prices by 11% |
After 15 years of Republican railing against the Affordable Care Act, GOP lawmakers have it on the ropes. But four House Republicans are trying to help prop it up.
The Republican quartet joined Democrats Dec. 17 to force a House vote on a straight three-year extension of the enhanced Obamacare tax credits, which will expire on Dec. 31. A Democratic-led discharge petition — effectively an end-run around the majority party’s wishes — drew signatures from Reps. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) acknowledged “it’s inevitable” the discharge petition will come up when lawmakers return in early 2026.
None of this means it would become law even if passed by the House. Senate Republicans, holding the majority, can reject it. And even if it got to President........