House Republicans Unveil Healthcare Plan, Democrats Oppose
Update: 2025-12-13
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The House of Representatives is proposing a Republican healthcare alternative, with Speaker Mike Johnson unveiling a plan to tackle healthcare costs and expand access to employer-sponsored insurance. However, the proposal does not include an extension of the enhanced tax credit for Affordable Care Act coverage, which expires at the end of the year. Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers are aligning with Democrats to push for temporary extensions, using discharge petitions to force a vote. The political pressure is building, with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing the Republican proposal. The differing approaches highlight deep divisions on healthcare affordability for American families.
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