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Bipartisan Lawmakers Unveil Affordability Agenda Ahead of Midterms

2/4/2026

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A bipartisan group of 45 House lawmakers, the Problem Solvers Caucus, introduces an "affordability agenda" to lower living costs before the midterms.
The agenda aims to expedite energy project permitting and expand housing, child care, and health care cost relief.
It includes replacing expired enhanced premium tax credits for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
The initiative reflects bipartisan efforts to address rising prices.

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A bipartisan group of 45 House lawmakers, the Problem Solvers Caucus, introduces an "affordability agenda" to lower living costs before the midterms.
The agenda aims to expedite energy project permitting and expand housing, child care, and health care cost relief.
It includes replacing expired enhanced premium tax credits for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
The initiative reflects bipartisan efforts to address rising prices.