Rep. Norcross Votes to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsides, Save Americans Healthcare Benefits

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and deliver affordable healthcare access to millions of Americans, including 24,000 individuals in New Jersey’s First Congressional District.

“On January 1, the Affordable Care Act tax credits expired after billionaire Donald Trump and congressional Republicans failed to take action and vote on a bill to extend these subsidies. Seniors, veterans, and working families across the nation are already struggling with rising costs, and the last thing we all need is higher healthcare premiums,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “Trump will never have to choose between paying for his prescriptions or paying rent, but families across this country do every day. Congress must extend these tax credits and help Americans access the lifesaving care they need and deserve.”

Due to Congressional Republicans failure to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides, and the passage of the Big Ugly Law, an estimated 15 million Americans lost their health insurance on January 1st. At the end of last year, four House Republicans joined every single House Democrat in signing onto a discharge petition to force a vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides.