BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 The House passed a bill Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years in a 230-196 vote, with 17 Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in supporting the measure.<\/p>\n
Local Congressman David Valadao was among the Republicans who voted to support the extension of subsidies that help lower monthly health insurance premiums for millions of Americans.<\/p>\n
The subsidies expired at the end of 2025, and many people are now seeing their premiums increase. Currently, 22 million people receive the enhanced tax credits.<\/p>\n
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the extension would cost about $80 billion over the next decade.<\/p>\n
The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate.<\/p>\n
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