Kamlager-Dove Celebrates House Passage of Three-Year Extension of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. House Democrats forced this vote by collecting 218 signatures on a discharge petition late last year.

"Finally, Congress is focused on affordability and helping everyday Americans make ends meet. For months, House Democrats fought to restore the enhanced ACA tax credits and fix the health care crisis created by Trump and Republicans. When Republicans shut down the government, we stood firm by refusing to support any funding bill that failed to prevent health care premiums from doubling for 22 million Americans. Today's vote to extend these tax credits for another three years reflects Democrats' tireless work in both Washington and our communities.

"But this fight is not over. As this legislation moves to the Senate, the urgency only grows. We must keep the pressure on and share our receipts on how price hikes are forcing families to make impossible choices about where to cut costs and putting lifesaving care out of reach.

"We are in an affordability crisis, and Americans are calling for relief. Extending these tax credits is a simple, commonsense step to help families get by-one that 78 percent of Americans support. My Senate colleagues must listen to the people and pass this legislation immediately. Every day of inaction puts lives at risk."

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