WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Dec. 17 passed a health care reform bill amid an intra-party debate on whether to extend the expiring enhanced premium tax credits offered in the Affordable Care Act exchanges.
The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act aims to lower health insurance premiums in both the Affordable Care Act exchanges and the general market. The Affordable Care Act is former President Barack Obama’s health care law, known as Obamacare.
The bill passed in a 216–211 vote. One Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
Following the vote, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) touted the bill’s passage as a more significant achievement than extending the temporary subsidies would have been….