The cost of healthcare.

The government is shut down because conservatives in Washington have refused to extend critical health care tax credits that have saved Americans thousands of dollars. 

Without action, over 43,000 constituents across Indianapolis alone will be forced to pay up to $12,618 more for their health insurance in 2026. 

$12,618 more—for the same plan. 

Indianapolis residents have already received notifications that their health care costs will skyrocket in 2026. 

One Indy mom told me, “Without the tax credit I would be paying over $600 a month for health insurance for me and my son...I would not be able to afford health insurance without the tax credit.”

An Indianapolis small business owner told me that without action,they’ll pay up to $2,300 more a month for their employees' health insurance. 

At a time when the economy is already struggling, this is the last thing Hoosiers need. 

Conservatives in Washington have the chance to fix this crisis by doing the right thing and voting with Democrats to extend these health care tax credits. 

Speaker Johnson has canceled votes and sent the U.S. House of Representatives home.

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