"Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout that may come when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act. For a critical sliver of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of what are called enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 is a pressing concern as they potentially face headwinds in a 2026 midterm election that will be critical to President Donald Trump's agenda."
"But the push is a long shot due to entrenched GOP opposition to the health overhaul known as "Obamacare." "I think that we need to deal with the reality of where we are now and even if you have a broken system, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't provide or offer relief to individuals who are dealing with those high costs right now," Mackenzie said in an interview with The Associated Press."
Republicans in competitive U.S. House districts are preparing to address impacts from the scheduled Dec. 31 expiration of enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, which would raise insurance costs for thousands of constituents. Some vulnerable GOP members, including first-term Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, are joining bipartisan efforts to extend the credits as an emergency measure while attempting to correct perceived flaws and lower costs. The extension faces steep opposition from conservative Republicans who oppose Obamacare. Democrats are positioning higher consumer bills as a campaign issue and aiming to tie cost increases to Trump and Republican policies in 2026 House races. Several bipartisan bills and a new proposal have attracted support from both parties.
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