Congressman Pou Votes to Reinstate the ACA Tax Subsidies and Lower the Price of Health Care 

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today voted to pass H.R. 1834, Democratic-led legislation to reinstate the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies which expired at the end of 2025. This bill would reinstate the credits for three years.

“Today I voted to ensure that New Jersey residents and Americans across the country can afford basic and lifesaving health care,” said Congresswoman Pou. “No family in America should be forced to choose between affording food, energy, or health care. At a time when many Americans are struggling to afford basic needs, health care should not be another burden. I urge the Senate to act without delay, pass this legislation, and stop using health care as a political bargaining chip. The American people cannot afford to wait any longer.”

The enhanced premium subsidies were included in the original passage of the Affordable Care Act under President Obama and were later expanded through the Inflation Reduction Act boosting enrollment, broadening eligibility, and increasing financial assistance available to enrollees.

The enhanced premium tax credits have significantly expanded health insurance coverage in the United States, contributing to nearly 24 million people enrolling in ACA plans in 2025, marking four consecutive years of record-high enrollment.

House Republicans supplied 17 votes to pass the bill today. Nevertheless, Republican leadership’s refusal to extend these tax credits is projected to result in 3.8 million Americans losing health insurance over the next ten years. Additionally, because these credits were not extended, families are beginning to see soaring health care premiums at the start of 2026.

In New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District:

• 42,000 residents of New Jersey’s Ninth District received these tax credits to help offset their monthly health insurance premiums.

• A family of four earning $66,000/year is expected to see a $2,651 annual increase—or a 367% increase—in health insurance premiums.

• A family of four earning $133,750/year is expected to see a $10,665 annual increase—or a 100% increase—in health insurance premiums.

• A 60-year-old couple earning $85,600/year is expected to see a $14,471 annual increase—or a 221% increase—in health insurance premiums.

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