Forcing the issue to a vote came about after a handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called “discharge petition” to unlock debate, bypassing objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson. If approved, the bill would go to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise. Without action, estimates are that millions will go uninsured this year.
Together, the rare political coalitions are rushing to resolve the standoff over the enhanced tax credits that were put in place during the COVID-19 crisis but expired late last year after no agreement was reached during the government shutdown.
Too little too late. Open enrollment is closed for most of these people and a bunch of people already gave up insurance due to the massive increases.
Don’t bother holding your breath for help from the MAGAt wing of the reich
The ACA has provisions to create special enrollment periods for just this purpose.