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Centrist Republicans Join Democrats to Extend ObamaCare Subsidies

12/18/2025

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On December 17, 2025, four centrist Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend ObamaCare subsidies for three years.
The move followed GOP leadership's rejection of an amendment vote on a GOP health care package.
The petition has reached 218 signatures to force a vote.
Subsidies will expire on December 31, 2025, affecting about 22 million Americans on ACA exchanges.

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On December 17, 2025, four centrist Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend ObamaCare subsidies for three years.
The move followed GOP leadership's rejection of an amendment vote on a GOP health care package.
The petition has reached 218 signatures to force a vote.
Subsidies will expire on December 31, 2025, affecting about 22 million Americans on ACA exchanges.