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On the recordJanuary 8, 2026
I rise today to strongly and proudly support Leader Jeffries' discharge petition to extend the ACA premium subsidies. Just 8 days ago, President Trump and the Republican Congress let the ACA subsidies expire. Consequently, rather than working on their new year's resolution, 22 million hardworking Americans are forced to decide what sacrifices they need to make to afford their insurance or whether they need to sacrifice their families' healthcare. That is why today is a happy day. We are one step closer to helping millions of Americans afford healthcare. Getting to this day wasn't easy, but Democrats stayed united and stood firm. After fighting for months, we are joined by Republican colleagues who recognize that we have a responsibility to help ensure Americans can afford to provide healthcare for their families. Mr. Speaker, it is our job to bring down the cost for Americans. It is our job to make life better for Americans. It is our job to ensure that every family has access to affordable and quality care. Let's do our job. Let's extend the ACA credits. I urge my colleagues to support the discharge petition.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

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Supporting a discharge petition to extend ACA premium subsidies after their expiration.

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