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Congress Acts on ACA Subsidies Amid Regulatory Fight

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Washington, This week Congress moved on competing health care measures as the House approved a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies while the Senate blocked a Congressional Review Act motion to overturn a Trump-era ACA rule. Lawmakers acted after pandemic-era subsidies expired, raising marketplace premiums for millions. Virginia records from June 2025 show over 300,000 state residents relied on those subsidies. Representative Rob Wittman joined 16 other House Republicans in supporting the extension. The White House released a plan proposing direct health savings account payments and international drug price referencing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner, KTAR News, WPMI, Curated - BLOX Digital Content Exchange, Redlands Daily Facts and The Orange County Register.

Timeline of Events

1945: President Truman’s national health care effort failed, starting long-term debate.
2010: Affordable Care Act enacted establishing exchanges and premium tax credits.
End of last year: Pandemic-era ACA premium subsidies expired, increasing costs.
June 2025: Virginia data showed over 300,000 residents relied on subsidies.
This week: House passed three-year subsidy extension; Senate blocked CRA vote; White House announced health plan proposals.