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Congress Faces Deadline on ACA Subsidies, Appropriations Bills

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Congress reconvenes to pass nine fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills, facing a tight deadline.
Two Republican senators oppose the Labor and Health and Human Services bill over a $5.69 billion refugee-assistance allocation.
Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen criticized the House GOP for not extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, calling the health care bill an empty gesture.
Both parties acknowledge the need for ACA subsidy extensions, highlighting bipartisan concern for healthcare costs.

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Story summary

Congress reconvenes to pass nine fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills, facing a tight deadline.
Two Republican senators oppose the Labor and Health and Human Services bill over a $5.69 billion refugee-assistance allocation.
Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen criticized the House GOP for not extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, calling the health care bill an empty gesture.
Both parties acknowledge the need for ACA subsidy extensions, highlighting bipartisan concern for healthcare costs.