Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Fights to End Government Shutdown and Protect Health Care On The House Floor

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) took to the Floor of the House of Representatives in an attempt to end the shutdown by requesting passage of H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025, that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that are set to expire December 31, 2025. Republicans refused to recognize Subramanyam as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson continues to not hold votes and end the government shutdown. Bipartisan support exists for extending the premium tax credits, and passage of H.R. 247 would likely have paved the way for the shutdown to end.

Subramanyam issued the following statement:

"Not only have House Republicans refused to show up and negotiate an end to this shutdown, they failed to recognize me when I demanded the passage of this commonsense legislation that would prevent health care costs from skyrocketing and pave the way for an end to this shutdown. House Republicans can try to ignore me, but they can't ignore the American people, including federal workers and contractors in my district, who demand that we work to address this affordability crisis and reopen the government immediately."

Around four million Americans could lose their health coverage if the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are allowed to expire. Virginians enrolled in marketplace coverage could see their premiums double, and even people on private insurance will see their monthly payments spike. Congressman Subramanyam has repeatedly called on House Republicans to come back to Washington and vote on legislation that will ensure health care is within reach for Americans. Congressman Subramanyam is seeking a bipartisan budget agreement that reopens the government, protects the federal workforce, and defends access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.

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