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H.R. 247 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Health Care Affordability Act of 2025

H.R. 247 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 9, 2025, sponsored by Lauren Underwood with 165 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 9, 2025
Co-sponsors
165
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 This bill makes permanent temporary changes enacted by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) that generally expand eligibility for and increase the amount of the premium tax credit.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lauren Underwood (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 165 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 9, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 9, 2025)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 247 (119th Congress): Health Care Affordability Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-247/health-care-affordability-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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