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Breaking the Gridlock Act

Floor Speech

Date: Jan. 8, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and to put an end to the Republican healthcare crisis.

This Republican majority wasted all of 2025 by refusing to extend the tax credits in time to prevent the premium hikes that families across the country are facing right now. Costs are outrageous. House Democrats had to use a discharge petition to force them to do the right thing and finally hold this vote.

We have heard a lot of confusing lies from the majority today. Mr. Speaker, the truth is that the ACA tax credits from my legislation work. They are incredibly popular, yet Republicans chose to let them expire on December 31.

Today, we have a chance to fix their mistake, lower costs, and protect care for millions of Americans. I urge a ``yes'' vote.

I thank Leader Jeffries, Mr. Neal, Speaker Pelosi, and Brandon Casey for working with me on this.

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