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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted to pass legislation extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years, helping protect millions of Americans from sharp health insurance premium increases. 

The bill passed after House Democrats forced a vote through a discharge petition, a rare procedural move used only after House Republicans blocked efforts to bring the legislation to the floor, despite the expiration of the tax credits and the impact higher premiums are already having on working families. 

“I voted to extend the ACA premium tax credits to lower costs and keep working families covered,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez. “Most House Republicans opposed this bill, but Democrats forced a vote and passed it anyway. Now Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are standing in the way and may not even allow a vote. When premiums go up and people lose coverage, Republicans will be to blame.” 

In CA-34 alone, up to 27,000 people rely on these enhanced ACA subsidies, and without action, many are now facing hundreds or even thousands of dollars in additional annual health care costs. Across the country, millions of people are expected to lose coverage all together without an extension. 

As Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, Rep. Gomez has repeatedly warned that the expiration of ACA premium tax credits would hit parents and children hardest. The Dads Caucus has called on Republicans to stop blocking action and protect affordable health care for working families. 

The House-passed bill would extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits for three years, providing stability and affordability for individuals and working families who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.