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The Urges Restore Bill
California urges Congress to restore ACA premium tax credits
Health care coverage: enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the resolution would ask the federal government to bring back extra health‑insurance subsidies, helping Californians pay lower monthly premiums.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The resolution lets state leaders push Congress before the subsidies end, so families won’t face huge premium hikes and can keep their health coverage.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The ACA premium tax credits were enhanced in 2021 and lasted until the end of 2025.
- Those enhanced credits lowered monthly premiums for many middle‑ and working‑class families.
- The enhancements expired on Jan 1 2026, causing premium spikes for about 1.7 million Californians.
- The resolution urges Congress and the President to restore and extend the enhanced credits.
- If Congress acts, families could avoid paying hundreds of extra dollars each month.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- James Gallagher (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Laurie Davies (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Josh Hoover (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Leticia Castillo (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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