Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

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Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, this bill fails to address the fundamental needs of families across our country.

Americans have made it crystal clear that affordability is their number one concern. President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs on day one, and that has been one big broken promise.

Healthcare premiums are skyrocketing because Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits, causing healthcare costs to go up for everyone.

Over 4 million people will be forced off their coverage next year because it is too expensive. This is on top of soaring prices for food, energy, and housing. That is unacceptable for the wealthiest nation in the world.

Republicans who say they support affordable healthcare should be standing up for their constituents rather than falling in line behind President Trump.

I am going to keep fighting for affordable healthcare and lower costs. The American people deserve better.

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