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17 House Republicans Join Democrats to Restore Obamacare Subsidies

HeadlineJan 09, 2026

On Capitol Hill, the House has passed a bill to restore subsidies for the Affordable Care Act for three years. Seventeen Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the measure. But it is unclear if the bill will pass in the Senate. Health insurance premiums soared this month for millions after the subsidies expired.

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