As open enrollment begins, Arizonans see skyrocketing costs for ACA health plans The federal government shutdown is now in its second month as Democrats continue to hold out for extensions to tax credits that help people afford health care through
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Joins 16 Other Republicans to Help Democrats Pass ACA Subsidies Extension

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.








