Wasserman Schultz Votes to Reduce Healthcare Costs, Pass Critical Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Extension

Washington, January 8, 2026
“Republicans have made life too expensive. From burger and coffee prices, to rent, home insurance and utilities, costs keep soaring,” Wasserman Schultz said during debate on the House floor. “We can’t add to cost burdens by forcing families to pick between seeing a doctor or buying groceries.”

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) voted to pass a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits that will help millions of families avoid lost coverage and soaring premium increases. The enhanced premium tax credits extension was only possible because Democrats forced a floor vote on it through a discharge petition signed by all House Democrats and four Republicans. The measure now goes to the U.S. Senate.

“Republicans have made life too expensive. From burger and coffee prices, to rent, home insurance and utilities, costs keep soaring,” Wasserman Schultz said during debate on the House floor. “We can’t add to cost burdens by forcing families to pick between seeing a doctor or buying groceries.”

Watch her full remarks here. The tax credit extension passed in a 230 to 196 vote.

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