Many Oregonians will experience significant increases in health insurance premiums in 2026 as temporary ACA subsidies come to an end.
Impact of Expiring Health Insurance Credits in Oregon Over 111,000 Oregonians who buy health insurance through the state’s affordable care market face hefty increases in their premiums for next year, unless Congress steps in. The situation stems from the fact that Republicans in Congress chose not to renew key taxes, which were part of a […]
Four lawmakers went against their party regarding the temporary spending bill.
On Friday, four lawmakers backed the party during votes on a Republican suspension bill, which ultimately funded the government. The bill made its way through the House, but faced obstacles in the Senate due to Democratic resistance. In the House, Representatives Thomas Massey (R-Ky.) and Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) cast the only Republican dissenting votes, while […]
Government shutdown threatens as Senate denies House-approved temporary funding measure
Senate Democrats Block Funding Bill Amid Government Shutdown Threat On Friday, Senate Democrats halted a bill that had been passed by the House to fund federal departments and agencies for seven weeks, setting the stage for a potential government shutdown on October 1. The Democrats nearly lined up against the measure, voting 44-48, with only […]
House Republicans approve temporary spending measure, preparing for a shutdown battle with the Senate.
On Friday, House Republicans passed a temporary government spending bill aimed at preventing shutdowns as the end of the month approaches. However, this decision is expected to lead to a confrontation with Senate Democrats, who have expressed intentions to block the legislation. The vote, which split largely along party lines, resulted in a narrow margin […]
House Republicans push forward with temporary government funding bill endorsed by Trump
House Republicans Advance Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown On Wednesday, House Republicans took steps to advance a spending bill aimed at keeping the government operational past the end of the month. In a party-line vote of 216-210, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and his colleagues approved the rules governing the debate on a measure that […]
Democrats seek temporary government funding to undo nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid reductions
Senate Democrats Propose Major Funding Plan On Wednesday evening, Senate Democrats put forth an ambitious plan to fund the government ahead of the September 30 deadline, aiming to recover nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts introduced by President Trump’s prior legislation. The proposal also seeks to permanently extend enhanced health premium subsidies under the Affordable […]
House Republicans move forward with temporary funding plan, set to vote this week
House Republicans Push for Government Funding Resolution On Wednesday, House Republicans sought to halt fundraising efforts to prevent a potential government shutdown at the end of the month. They are expected to finalize the vote on a continuing resolution (CR) later this week, which sets the stage for a confrontation with Senate minority leader Chuck […]
Senate Republicans criticize Democrats for turning down a temporary funding proposal and caution about a potential ‘Schumer Shutdown’
Senate Budget Tensions Grow Senate Republicans are expressing frustration over Senate Democrats’ rejection of the GOP’s short-term funding plan, labeling it as hypocritical. On Tuesday, House Republicans announced a seven-week funding extension, which they’re framing as a continuation of resolutions (CRs). Essentially, this bill is devoid of significant new spending or additional policy measures. Despite […]
Republicans unveil temporary government funding proposal
On Tuesday, House Republicans unveiled a suspension bill aimed at funding the government at existing levels until November 21 and boosting security funding for civil servants. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned that the House is set to vote on the bill “by Friday,” emphasizing that the government will remain funded and operational while continuing work […]
Thune: Ending ACA subsidies will be ‘handled’ but not through temporary funding
Republican Leaders Open to Discussing Health Insurance Subsidies On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) mentioned that Republican leaders are willing to talk about the expiration of health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act later this year. He emphasized that the short-term government funding measures set to expire on September 30 should remain […]