Congress must act now to lower health care costs

Tax credits for the Affordable Care Act are expiring December 31. That means in 2026, millions of Americans will see the cost of health insurance skyrocket.

Congress can and should act now – I joined 218 Members of Congress in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. 

But Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House for the year, and a vote is not expected to happen before the tax credits expire on December 31. 

Action is urgent. Here are just a couple stories I’ve heard from Indianapolis residents: 

 “As a self-employed person, I have no idea how I’ll be able to afford my monthly costs doubling or worse.” 

 “I really am worried that if this doesn’t get resolved, my family will be without insurance, and I have several health conditions that require medication I may not be able to afford.” 

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