Centrist Republicans Force House Vote on ACA Subsidies
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Washington — Four centrist Republicans forced a House vote Wednesday to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire Dec. 31 by signing a Democratic discharge petition that reached 218 signatures. House GOP leaders advanced a separate health bill that excludes the subsidy extension; the House passed that GOP bill on Dec. 17 by a 216-211 vote. The discharge petition, filed by Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, will require floor action after seven legislative days and is expected to reach the floor in early January. Millions of subsidy recipients face potential premium increases. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Hakeem Jeffries files a discharge petition to force a vote on ACA subsidy extension.
- 2. House Republican leaders advance a health bill excluding the enhanced subsidies.
- 3. On Dec. 17 the House passes the GOP health package by a 216-211 vote.
- 4. Four centrist Republicans sign the Democratic-led petition, bringing it to 218 signatures.
- 5. After seven legislative days the petition becomes eligible for a floor motion, expected in early January.
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