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Congress Negotiates COVID Health Care Tax Credit Extension

11/15/2025

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Following the recent government shutdown, House and Senate Republicans and Democrats negotiate to extend COVID-era health care tax credits that are set to expire.
Some moderate Republicans are willing to cooperate, but many GOP members, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), oppose extending the subsidies.
Democrats, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), push a deal to prevent premium increases.

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Story summary

Following the recent government shutdown, House and Senate Republicans and Democrats negotiate to extend COVID-era health care tax credits that are set to expire.
Some moderate Republicans are willing to cooperate, but many GOP members, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), oppose extending the subsidies.
Democrats, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), push a deal to prevent premium increases.