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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 10h

Democrats are united in the fight to protect your health care.

Republicans think they can mislead the public and get away with it, but the American people see what they're really doing: raising costs and ripping away coverage. We’re not backing down.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 17h

It’s Day 10 of the Trump Shutdown.

The government is closed because Republicans don’t want to provide healthcare to working-class Americans.

Extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits NOW.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans are cutting Medicaid, attacking Medicare and gutting health research.

Your health care is under attack.

House Democrats are fighting back.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Dem Health Leaders @pallone.house.gov & @neal.house.gov tell the Trump Administration to stop playing games and use its existing authority to ensure seniors can continue to utilize telehealth services during the government shutdown. 👇
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Pallone and Neal: The Trump Administration is Intentionally Creating a Telehealth Crisis for America’s Seniors |

Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

And rising costs will soon hit EVERY state because of Republican inaction:
www.kff.org/interactive/...

How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the cred...

www.kff.org

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

These are the monthly premiums that a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will face next year in Maryland.

A $1,089 spike.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

These are the monthly premiums that a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will face next year in Nevada.

A $1,425 spike.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

These are the monthly premiums that a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will face next year in New York.

A $1,114 spike.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

People in New York, Nevada, and Maryland are ALREADY seeing the sticker shock of Republicans' health care betrayal. 🧵👇

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 1d

Republican and Democratic Surgeon Generals agree: RFK, Jr.'s actions will cost lives.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. @repkimschrier.bsky.social · 2d

Millions of Americans will either see their premiums skyrocket or lose their health insurance altogether if Republicans don't extend critical tax credits now. I stand ready to work with my colleagues to protect the healthcare of my constituents and so many across the country.

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social · 2d

Congressional Republicans have proposed zero ideas to improve our health care system and help people.

Maybe they should let the Democrats continue to handle this one.

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Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD @repraulruizmd.bsky.social · 3d

Undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible to participate in ACA, receive tax credits, or co-share programs. It’s already the law & that’s not the issue right now.

We need to reopen the government, protect health care, & prevent the hikes in costs for everyone if we do not extend the ACA Tax Credits.

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Rep. Diana DeGette @degette.house.gov · 2d

Republicans are willing to let critical ACA assistance expire as families are staring down a 114% increase in their premiums.

In Denver, a family of four could see their annual premiums go up by over $2,500.

Enough games. Let’s open the government, extend ACA assistance, & keep care affordable.

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 2d

While Republicans refuse to return to Washington to address the health care crisis, House Democrats are holding a hearing today on the need to cancel the cuts, lower the cost and save your health care.

WATCH the hearing right now:
www.youtube.com/live/70dGirP...

House Democratic Hearing on the Republican Healthcare Crisis

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Instead of protecting health care, House Republicans are ripping it away.

Instead of trying to reopen the government, House Republicans are on vacation.

Instead of putting the American people first, House Republicans are prioritizing billionaires and wealthy corporations.

Enough is enough.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 3d

Everyday Americans already pay too much to see a doctor or visit the hospital.

The Republican healthcare crisis is making things worse.

You deserve better.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 3d

If Congressional Republicans don’t act now to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, millions will see their health care costs skyrocket.

With open enrollment starting November 1st, I shared with @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy why the time to act is now.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 3d

New data shows that without extending the premium tax credits, 267,000 veterans are likely to lose coverage.👇🏽

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 3d

It’s been one week since Republicans shut down the government.

And they won’t even show up to work.

Democrats are in D.C., ready to negotiate on a budget that protects your health care and lowers your costs.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 4d

Families in Sacramento and across the country are united: extend the ACA tax credits.

Republicans are out of step with the American people. They need to listen to their constituents and get back to work.

KFF @kff.org · 6d

Most Americans, including most Republicans and MAGA supporters, say they want Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that help make Marketplace coverage more affordable. https://on.kff.org/4q7ElGy

KFF graph showing that more than 3 in 4 adults (78%) support extending the enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, based on a KFF Health Tracking Poll from September 23-29, 2025.

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Rep. Kevin Mullin @kevinmullin.house.gov · 4d

A new nonpartisan report found that health care premiums will DOUBLE if Republicans let ACA tax credits expire.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are ready to support a bipartisan plan that lowers costs. Republicans need to come back from vacation & do their jobs.

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ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire | KFF

KFF estimates that, if Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year, ACA Marketplace enrollees on average would see their premium payments more than double next y...

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Energy and Commerce Democrats @energycommerce.bsky.social · 3d

Poll after poll shows the American people aren't buying Congressional Republican BS.

You control the government. You can protect people's health care & end this shutdown. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

More Americans blame Trump and congressional Republicans for shutdown, new poll finds

A new poll found that more Americans blame President Donald Trump and Republicans for the federal government shutdown than Democrats.

www.usatoday.com

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Rep. Frank Pallone @pallone.house.gov · 4d

It’s DAY SIX of the Republican Retreat.  Republicans shut the government down and the House Republican Speaker has canceled votes this week. He doesn’t even want to come to the table to negotiate with us on how to lower the cost of your health care.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 7d

KFF finds a majority of Americans that buy their own health insurance won’t be able to afford it if health care tax credits expire. Democrats and most Americans agree: we need a bipartisan solution to reopen the government and lower the cost of health care.

KFF @kff.org · 7d

As Congress debates the future of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, new KFF polling finds significant concern about affordability if they expire at the end of the year.

Explore the findings: https://on.kff.org/4q7ElGy

KFF graphic titled "If ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire, Marketplace Premiums Could More Than Double for Many Enrollees. New KFF Polling Shows:"
It includes two sections of data from a KFF Health Tracking Poll (September 23-29, 2025). On the left, blue circles illustrate that 7 in 10 of those who purchase their own insurance say they could not afford their coverage if premiums doubled. On the right, green circles show that about 4 in 10 Marketplace enrollees would go without health insurance coverage if premiums doubled.

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