Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Joins 16 Other Republicans to Help Democrats Pass ACA Subsidies Extension

Legislation to prevent health care premium increases for millions of Americans is back on the table.

On January 8th, 17 Republican members of the House of Representatives broke party lines and voted with all Democrats on a plan to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. The vote of 230-196 signaled a recognition by Republicans that making health care more expensive and less accessible makes them even more vulnerable in the 2026 midterm elections.

The bill now moves to the Senate with Pennsylvania voters’ eyes on Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman.